Cargo from Hungary to Portugal
1. Shipping
2.Cargo services
3. Door-to-door delivery
B2B Road Freight from Hungary to Portugal
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc to Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro. Hungary to Portugal is a 3,200 km lane through Slovenia, northern Italy, southern France and Spain. Hungarian automotive parts, electronics and pharmaceuticals reach Portuguese assembly plants and distributors. Groupage is the usual choice for smaller volumes.
Quick answer: Freight from Hungary to Portugal with Neva Logistics costs from €358 for one Euro pallet and from €4,780 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 5–6 business days from Budapest to Lisbon (≈3,190 km); groupage and pallets take 6–8 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Lisbon starts from €360; 2 pallets from €635; 3 pallets from €835.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
Talk to Our Logistics Team
✉️ info@neva-logistics.com | 24/7 support & instant quotes
What Cargo We Ship from Hungary to Portugal
These are Hungary’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Portugal we deliver to the Lisbon and Setúbal area, Porto and the northern industrial belt (Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro), and the Port of Sines.
Why Ship Hungary → Portugal with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Hungary to Portugal, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 5–6 days
Budapest → Lisbon ≈3,190 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €358 per Euro pallet, 6–8 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Portugal: 23%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (HU-GO, DarsGo, autostrade tolls, péage, some autopista tolls, Via Verde tolls) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Hungary to Portugal Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €358 per Euro pallet and €4,780 per full truck (Budapest → Lisbon, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 6–8 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €358 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 6–8 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €2,180 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 5–6 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,780 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €6,220 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Hungary → Portugal
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 → Lisbon | €360 | €635 | €835 |
| Budapest → Porto | €375 | €660 | €870 |
| Budapest → Braga | €360 | €635 | €835 |
| Budapest → Coimbra | €360 | €635 | €835 |
| Budapest → Faro | €420 | €735 | €970 |
| Győr → Lisbon | €375 | €660 | €870 |
| Győr → Porto | €390 | €685 | €905 |
| Győr → Braga | €375 | €660 | €870 |
| Győr → Coimbra | €375 | €660 | €870 |
| Győr → Faro | €435 | €765 | €1010 |
| Debrecen → Lisbon | €410 | €720 | €955 |
| Debrecen → Porto | €430 | €750 | €990 |
| Debrecen → Braga | €410 | €720 | €955 |
| Debrecen → Coimbra | €410 | €720 | €955 |
| Debrecen → Faro | €475 | €840 | €1105 |
| Szeged → Lisbon | €410 | €720 | €955 |
| Szeged → Porto | €430 | €750 | €990 |
| Szeged → Braga | €410 | €720 | €955 |
| Szeged → Coimbra | €410 | €720 | €955 |
| Szeged → Faro | €475 | €840 | €1105 |
| Miskolc → Lisbon | €395 | €690 | €915 |
| Miskolc → Porto | €410 | €720 | €950 |
| Miskolc → Braga | €395 | €690 | €915 |
| Miskolc → Coimbra | €395 | €690 | €915 |
| Miskolc → Faro | €460 | €805 | €1060 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest → Lisbon | ≈3,190 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Budapest → Porto | ≈3,100 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Győr → Lisbon | ≈3,260 | — | 6–7 | 3 | 7–9 |
| Győr → Porto | ≈2,970 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
At about 3,190 km the road leg needs roughly 46 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 → Portugal
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 Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Lisbon starts from €360; 2 pallets from €635; 3 pallets from €835. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Győr to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Győr to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €660; 3 pallets from €870. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Porto?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Porto starts from €375; 2 pallets from €660; 3 pallets from €870. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Debrecen to Braga?
1 Euro pallet from Debrecen to Braga starts from €410; 2 pallets from €720; 3 pallets from €955. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Miskolc to Faro?
1 Euro pallet from Miskolc to Faro starts from €460; 2 pallets from €805; 3 pallets from €1060. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Hungary to Portugal?
The usual road route runs Hungary → Slovenia → Italy → France → Spain → Portugal, via Maribor, Ljubljana, Trieste, Verona, Milan, Genoa.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Hungary — Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain.
- Delivery in Portugal — Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro 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), Slovenia (DarsGo), Italy (autostrade tolls), France (péage), Spain (some autopista tolls), Portugal (Via Verde tolls) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Portugal
EU single market
Both Hungary and Portugal 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 Portugal 23%
- 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 → Portugal Shipping
How much does freight from Hungary to Portugal cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €358, six pallets from €2,180 and a full truckload from €4,780, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Lisbon starts from €360; 2 pallets from €635; 3 pallets from €835. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Győr to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Győr to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €660; 3 pallets from €870. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Budapest to Porto?
1 Euro pallet from Budapest to Porto starts from €375; 2 pallets from €660; 3 pallets from €870. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Hungary to Portugal take?
A full truck needs 5–6 business days (3 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 6–8 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Hungary to Portugal?
The usual route runs Hungary → Slovenia → Italy → France → Spain → Portugal.
Is customs clearance needed between Hungary and Portugal?
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 Portugal?
The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. 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 Portugal?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets. Six pallets cost from €2,180 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €4,780.
What cargo is typically shipped from Hungary to Portugal?
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 Portugal?
In Portugal we deliver to the Lisbon and Setúbal area, Porto and the northern industrial belt (Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro), and the Port of Sines.
Related Freight Routes
Hungary → Portugal: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc.
Main delivery cities: Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Hungary → Slovenia → Italy → France → Spain → Portugal, via Maribor, Ljubljana, Trieste, Verona, Milan, Genoa.
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.
Send Your Shipping Request
Prepared by the Neva Logistics freight team · Last updated: September 2026
