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Transport to Portugal

Transport to Portugal

Knapek Spedition provides transport to Portugal – pallet, part and full loads with a tail lift and CMR insurance. Main directions: Lisbon, Porto, Setúbal, Braga, Aveiro. Usual transit 3–4 days, vehicle within 24 hours, quote within 30 minutes at +420 722 311 499.

Destination countryPortugal
Main directionsLisbon, Porto, Setúbal, Braga
Usual transit3–4 days
Transit / bordertransit via Germany, France, Spain
Most frequent cargoautomotive, textile, pallets
We carry shipments to Portugal – pallets, part and full loads to industrial centres, in both directions.

What is the route from the Czech Republic to Portugal?

We reach Portugal through Germany, France and Spain. From Prague the route goes via Nuremberg and Saarbrücken or Strasbourg into France, via Paris or Lyon to Bordeaux, across the Hendaye–Irún crossing to Burgos and on via Valladolid and Salamanca to the Portuguese border at Vilar Formoso. Porto is about 2,600 km from Prague and Lisbon around 2,900 km.

Portugal is the most distant country we serve regularly. According to our transit time overview we plan 3–4 days from loading; with two drivers it is faster.

Where we go in Portugal – industrial centres

We most often head to these cities and industrial areas with manufacturing and automotive companies:

  • Lisbon – production, logistics
  • Porto – textile, production
  • Setúbal – Autoeuropa (VW)
  • Braga – electronics
  • Aveiro – ceramics, automotive
  • Coimbra – production

What do we transport to Portugal?

To Portugal we carry parts for the car plants in Palmela and Mangualde, engineering products, components for mould and plastics makers around Leiria and Marinha Grande, glass and building materials.

On the long route to Portugal we combine smaller shipments with goods for Spain so the truck is fully loaded and the price per pallet as low as possible.

Which tolls and rules apply in Portugal?

  • Tolls: Germany charges a distance-based toll, French motorways are tolled and Spain has only some tolled sections. Part of Portugal's motorway network has electronic toll gantries only, with no booths – payment is via an on-board unit.
  • Driving ban: on the way the French ban from Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00 and regional restrictions in Spain (Basque Country) apply, so we build the weekend into the schedule.
  • Borders: all borders on the route are inside Schengen, with no customs checks.
  • Islands: Madeira and the Azores are part of the EU, but transport there goes by ship from Lisbon.

What do we transport from Portugal to the Czech Republic?

From Portugal to the Czech Republic we carry cork and cork products, textiles and footwear from the north, moulds and plastic parts from the Leiria area, ceramics, wine and automotive parts. We load in Porto, Braga, Aveiro, Leiria, Lisbon and Setúbal.

We also run the return direction. See Freight transport from Portugal to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Calculate the price of transport to Portugal

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We also deliver to other cities in Portugal – Faro, Funchal. If your loading or unloading point is not listed, contact us – we cover all of Portugal.

Cities we collect from: Northern Portugal (Porto, Braga) · Lisbon and Setúbal · Leiria and Marinha Grande

Transit times for all countries →

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Regular transport to Portugal? We agree fixed loading days, rates for a longer period and transport there and back if needed — regular transport or get in touch.

To Portugal we arrange pallet transport as well as full truckloads – all countries are listed under International transport.

Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Portugal do you serve?
Most often Lisbon, Porto, Setúbal, Braga, Aveiro and other industrial centres – dozens of cities in total.
Is regular transport to Portugal possible as transport there and back?
Yes. For regular transport to Portugal we agree fixed loading days and, if you wish, transport there and back so the vehicle does not return empty. Regular shipments run at a rate agreed for a longer period.
How long does transport to Portugal take?
Transport to Portugal usually takes 3–4 days from loading, and we arrange a vehicle within 24 hours.
Which route does a truck take from the Czech Republic to Portugal?
The truck drives through Germany and France to Bordeaux, across the Irún crossing into Spain and via Burgos, Valladolid and Salamanca to the border at Vilar Formoso. From there it continues to Porto, Leiria or Lisbon.
How many kilometres is it from Prague to Lisbon?
Prague to Lisbon is about 2,900 km by road and Porto around 2,600 km. From Brno these routes are about 150–200 km longer.
Why does transport to Portugal take 3–4 days?
The route to Portugal is 2,600–2,900 km and the driver must keep to breaks and rest periods. According to our transit time overview we therefore plan 3–4 days; a two-driver crew shortens it.
Which tolls apply on the way to Portugal?
You pay the German distance-based toll, French motorway tolls, some Spanish sections and Portuguese motorways, part of which have electronic gantries only. Everything is included in our quote.
How does electronic tolling work in Portugal?
On part of Portugal's motorways there are no toll booths, only electronic gantries that record the vehicle. Payment is made through the on-board unit, so you do not need to deal with it.
Do you deliver to the Leiria and Marinha Grande industrial region?
Yes, Leiria and Marinha Grande are a centre of mould, plastics and glass making and we deliver there regularly. It is about 190 km from Porto and around 150 km from Lisbon.
Do you deliver to car plants in Portugal?
Yes, we deliver parts and components to the industrial areas in Palmela near Setúbal and in Mangualde. We confirm the unloading slot in advance.
Do you carry cork and textiles from Portugal?
Yes, we regularly carry cork products from the Santa Maria da Feira area and textiles and footwear from northern Portugal. We also load at smaller producers and combine shipments into one truck.
Do you carry single pallets to Portugal?
Yes, single pallets for Portugal travel as part loads, often together with goods for Spain. On the longest route we serve, this saves you a lot.
Do you deliver to Madeira and the Azores?
Madeira and the Azores are part of the EU, but transport there goes by ship from Lisbon. We assess such enquiries individually and can bring the goods to the port of Lisbon.
Do you serve the ports of Lisbon, Setúbal and Leixões?
Yes, we deliver goods for vessels to the ports of Lisbon, Setúbal and Leixões near Porto and load containers there. We need the shipping line details in good time.
Is transport to Portugal free of customs duty?
Yes, Portugal is in the EU, the eurozone and Schengen, so goods travel without customs duty. A CMR and commercial documents are enough.
Do you also carry goods from Portugal to the Czech Republic?
Yes, we handle imports from Portugal regularly – cork, textiles, footwear, moulds, ceramics and wine. We load anywhere in Portugal and deliver across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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