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B2B Road Freight from Greece to Hungary
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos to Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc. The shortest road from Greece to Hungary runs north from Thessaloniki through North Macedonia and Serbia to the Röszke/Horgoš crossing near Szeged, under a T1 transit document. The EU-only alternative via Bulgaria and Romania is about 140 km longer but avoids two non-EU borders and their queues. We choose the routing per shipment depending on border waiting times and cargo type.
Quick answer: Freight from Greece to Hungary with Neva Logistics costs from €380 for one Euro pallet and from €2,220 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 3–4 business days from Athens to Budapest (≈1,480 km); groupage and pallets take 4–6 days. No customs are needed on the EU-only route; via North Macedonia and Serbia a T1 transit document applies. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Athens to Budapest starts from €380; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €890.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Greece to Hungary
These are Greece’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Hungary we deliver to the Budapest logistics ring (M0), automotive plants in Győr, Kecskemét and Debrecen, and electronics manufacturers in western Hungary.
Why Ship Greece → Hungary with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Greece to Hungary, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 3–4 days
Athens → Budapest ≈1,480 km, no reloading; 2 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €380 per Euro pallet, 4–6 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets.
T1 or EU-only routing
Via North Macedonia and Serbia with T1 transit, or through the EU only (+140 km) — your choice.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (motorway tolls, HU-GO) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Greece to Hungary Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €380 per Euro pallet and €2,220 per full truck (Athens → Budapest, 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 | €380 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 4–6 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,180 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 3–4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,220 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 2 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,890 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Greece → Hungary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens → Budapest | €380 | €670 | €890 |
| Athens → Győr | €400 | €700 | €925 |
| Athens → Debrecen | €435 | €765 | €1015 |
| Athens → Szeged | €435 | €765 | €1015 |
| Athens → Miskolc | €420 | €735 | €970 |
| Thessaloniki → Budapest | €380 | €670 | €890 |
| Thessaloniki → Győr | €400 | €700 | €925 |
| Thessaloniki → Debrecen | €435 | €765 | €1015 |
| Thessaloniki → Szeged | €435 | €765 | €1015 |
| Thessaloniki → Miskolc | €420 | €735 | €970 |
| Patras → Budapest | €445 | €780 | €1030 |
| Patras → Győr | €460 | €810 | €1075 |
| Patras → Debrecen | €505 | €890 | €1180 |
| Patras → Szeged | €505 | €890 | €1180 |
| Patras → Miskolc | €485 | €855 | €1130 |
| Larissa → Budapest | €445 | €780 | €1030 |
| Larissa → Győr | €460 | €810 | €1070 |
| Larissa → Debrecen | €505 | €890 | €1175 |
| Larissa → Szeged | €505 | €890 | €1175 |
| Larissa → Miskolc | €485 | €855 | €1130 |
| Volos → Budapest | €425 | €745 | €985 |
| Volos → Győr | €440 | €775 | €1025 |
| Volos → Debrecen | €485 | €850 | €1125 |
| Volos → Szeged | €485 | €850 | €1125 |
| Volos → Miskolc | €465 | €815 | €1080 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens → Budapest | ≈1,480 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Athens → Győr | ≈1,610 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Thessaloniki → Budapest | ≈1,100 | — | 2–3 | 1 | 3–5 |
| Thessaloniki → Győr | ≈1,220 | — | 2–3 | 2 | 3–5 |
At about 1,480 km the road leg needs roughly 21 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: Greece → Hungary
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 Athens to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Athens to Budapest starts from €380; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €890. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Thessaloniki to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Thessaloniki to Budapest starts from €380; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €890. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Athens to Győr?
1 Euro pallet from Athens to Győr starts from €400; 2 pallets from €700; 3 pallets from €925. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Patras to Debrecen?
1 Euro pallet from Patras to Debrecen starts from €505; 2 pallets from €890; 3 pallets from €1180. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Volos to Miskolc?
1 Euro pallet from Volos to Miskolc starts from €465; 2 pallets from €815; 3 pallets from €1080. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Greece to Hungary?
The usual road route runs Greece → North Macedonia → Serbia → Hungary, via Thessaloniki, Skopje, Nis, Belgrade, Szeged.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Greece — Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through North Macedonia, Serbia (T1 transit document for North Macedonia and Serbia).
- Delivery in Hungary — Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc and all other postcodes.
EU-only alternative: Greece → Bulgaria → Romania → Hungary, about 140 km longer, no customs formalities.
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: Greece (motorway tolls), North Macedonia (motorway tolls), Serbia (motorway tolls), Hungary (HU-GO) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Hungary
EU single market
Both Greece and Hungary 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 Hungary 27%
- VAT numbers: check in VIES
- Docs: CMR, commercial invoice, packing list
Transit via North Macedonia and Serbia
The shortest road crosses North Macedonia and Serbia (non-EU). Goods then travel under a T1 transit document with a customs guarantee. The EU-only route adds about 140 km and needs no customs. Source: EU Taxation & Customs Union.
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: Greece → Hungary Shipping
How much does freight from Greece to Hungary cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €380, six pallets from €1,180 and a full truckload from €2,220, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Athens to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Athens to Budapest starts from €380; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €890. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Thessaloniki to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Thessaloniki to Budapest starts from €380; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €890. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Athens to Győr?
1 Euro pallet from Athens to Győr starts from €400; 2 pallets from €700; 3 pallets from €925. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Greece to Hungary 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 Greece to Hungary?
The usual route runs Greece → North Macedonia → Serbia → Hungary. An EU-only alternative adds about 140 km.
Is customs clearance needed between Greece and Hungary?
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. Only if the truck is routed through North Macedonia and Serbia is a T1 transit document needed.
What is the VAT rate in Hungary?
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Greece to Hungary?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,180 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €2,220.
What cargo is typically shipped from Greece to Hungary?
Mostly food (olive oil, feta, fruit), aluminium, pharmaceuticals, marble, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Greece: Athens/Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos.
Can the truck avoid North Macedonia and Serbia?
Yes. We can route it through the EU only, which adds about 140 km but avoids T1 transit and non-EU border queues.
Related Freight Routes
Greece → Hungary: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos.
Main delivery cities: Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Greece → North Macedonia → Serbia → Hungary, via Thessaloniki, Skopje, Nis, Belgrade, Szeged.
Common cargo and industries: Food (olive oil, feta, fruit) | Aluminium | Pharmaceuticals | Marble | 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
