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B2B Road Freight from Hungary to France
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux. Hungarian exports to France travel west through Austria and southern Germany to Strasbourg and Paris. Automotive parts, electronics and pharmaceuticals from Győr, Budapest and Debrecen are typical cargo. French weekend truck bans and city low-emission zones affect delivery windows.
Quick answer: Freight from Hungary to France with Neva Logistics costs from €274 for one Euro pallet and from €2,340 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 3–4 business days from Budapest to Paris (≈1,560 km); groupage and pallets take 4–6 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Paris starts from €275; 2 pallets from €440; 3 pallets from €585.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Hungary to France
These are Hungary’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In France we deliver to the Paris region (Roissy, Garonor, Rungis), the Lyon logistics platform, Lille, Marseille-Fos and industrial Alsace.
Why Ship Hungary → France with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Hungary to France, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 3–4 days
Budapest → Paris ≈1,560 km, no reloading; 2 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €274 per Euro pallet, 4–6 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in France: 20%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (HU-GO, GO-Maut, LKW-Maut, péage) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Hungary to France Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €274 per Euro pallet and €2,340 per full truck (Budapest → Paris, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 4–6 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €274 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 4–6 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,220 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 3–4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,340 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 2 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,040 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Hungary → France
Rates are structured by specific pickup and delivery city. The table covers 25 major city pairs and is prepared for separate 1, 2 and 3 Euro pallet tariffs.
| Route | 1 Euro pallet | 2 Euro pallets | 3 Euro pallets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest → Paris | €275 | €440 | €585 |
| Budapest → Lyon | €290 | €465 | €610 |
| Budapest → Marseille | €305 | €485 | €640 |
| Budapest → Lille | €285 | €455 | €600 |
| Budapest → Bordeaux | €305 | €490 | €645 |
| Győr → Paris | €285 | €460 | €605 |
| Győr → Lyon | €300 | €480 | €635 |
| Győr → Marseille | €315 | €505 | €665 |
| Győr → Lille | €295 | €470 | €625 |
| Győr → Bordeaux | €320 | €510 | €670 |
| Debrecen → Paris | €315 | €505 | €665 |
| Debrecen → Lyon | €330 | €530 | €700 |
| Debrecen → Marseille | €345 | €555 | €730 |
| Debrecen → Lille | €325 | €520 | €685 |
| Debrecen → Bordeaux | €350 | €560 | €740 |
| Szeged → Paris | €315 | €505 | €665 |
| Szeged → Lyon | €330 | €530 | €700 |
| Szeged → Marseille | €345 | €555 | €730 |
| Szeged → Lille | €325 | €520 | €685 |
| Szeged → Bordeaux | €350 | €560 | €740 |
| Miskolc → Paris | €305 | €485 | €640 |
| Miskolc → Lyon | €320 | €505 | €670 |
| Miskolc → Marseille | €335 | €530 | €700 |
| Miskolc → Lille | €310 | €495 | €655 |
| Miskolc → Bordeaux | €335 | €535 | €710 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest → Paris | ≈1,560 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Budapest → Lyon | ≈1,420 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Győr → Paris | ≈1,440 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Győr → Lyon | ≈1,420 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
At about 1,560 km the road leg needs roughly 22 hours of driving. Under EU driving-time rules (Regulation (EC) No 561/2006) one driver may drive up to 9 hours a day (10 hours twice a week), so a double-driver crew is the way to speed up urgent loads.
* Indicative prices, September 2026, excl. VAT, incl. tolls. Final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
Quick pallet price answers: Hungary → France
Direct answers for selected major-city routes. The complete table above contains all 25 city combinations and 1, 2 and 3 pallet rates.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Paris starts from €275; 2 pallets from €440; 3 pallets from €585. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Győr to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Győr to Paris starts from €285; 2 pallets from €460; 3 pallets from €605. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Lyon?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Lyon starts from €290; 2 pallets from €465; 3 pallets from €610. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Debrecen to Marseille?
1 Euro pallet from Debrecen to Marseille starts from €345; 2 pallets from €555; 3 pallets from €730. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Miskolc to Bordeaux?
1 Euro pallet from Miskolc to Bordeaux starts from €335; 2 pallets from €535; 3 pallets from €710. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Hungary to France?
The usual road route runs Hungary → Austria → Germany → France, via Győr, Vienna, Linz, Passau, Munich, Stuttgart.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Hungary — Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Austria, Germany.
- Delivery in France — Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux and all other postcodes.
Driving bans & road charges
- Traffic restrictions: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
- Road charges: Hungary (HU-GO), Austria (GO-Maut), Germany (LKW-Maut), France (péage) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in France
EU single market
Both Hungary and France are in the EU customs union: no import duty and no customs declaration. Each load travels with a CMR consignment note and commercial invoice.
VAT & documents
- VAT: reverse charge for B2B supplies; standard rate in France 20%
- VAT numbers: check in VIES
- Docs: CMR, commercial invoice, packing list
Liability: international road freight is carried under the CMR Convention, which limits the carrier’s liability to 8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight. For high-value cargo, additional cargo insurance is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hungary → France Shipping
How much does freight from Hungary to France cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €274, six pallets from €1,220 and a full truckload from €2,340, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Paris starts from €275; 2 pallets from €440; 3 pallets from €585. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Győr to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Győr to Paris starts from €285; 2 pallets from €460; 3 pallets from €605. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Lyon?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Lyon starts from €290; 2 pallets from €465; 3 pallets from €610. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Hungary to France take?
A full truck needs 3–4 business days (2 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 4–6 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Hungary to France?
The usual route runs Hungary → Austria → Germany → France.
Is customs clearance needed between Hungary and France?
No. Both countries are in the EU single market; a CMR note and commercial invoice are enough, and VAT is reverse-charged between VAT-registered companies.
What is the VAT rate in France?
The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Hungary to France?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,220 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €2,340.
What cargo is typically shipped from Hungary to France?
Mostly automotive (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW), EV batteries, electronics, pharmaceuticals, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Hungary: Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Kecskemét, Szeged.
Where do you deliver in France?
In France we deliver to the Paris region (Roissy, Garonor, Rungis), the Lyon logistics platform, Lille, Marseille-Fos and industrial Alsace.
Related Freight Routes
Hungary → France: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc.
Main delivery cities: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Hungary → Austria → Germany → France, via Győr, Vienna, Linz, Passau, Munich, Stuttgart.
Common cargo and industries: Automotive (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW) | EV batteries | ⚡ Electronics | Pharmaceuticals | General palletised cargo | Machinery & industrial equipment
Seasonal and operational planning: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
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Prepared by the Neva Logistics freight team · Last updated: September 2026
