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B2B Road Freight from Italy to France
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Milan, Verona, Bologna, Turin, Rome to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux. Italy and France are connected by the Alpine tunnels (Fréjus and Mont Blanc) and the coastal route via Ventimiglia. The lane links northern Italian industry around Milan and Turin with Lyon, Paris and southern France. Machinery, textiles, furniture and food products are typical cargo, and tunnel restrictions for dangerous goods are taken into account.
Quick answer: Freight from Italy to France with Neva Logistics costs from €190 for one Euro pallet and from €1,320 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 2–3 business days from Milan to Paris (≈880 km); groupage and pallets take 3–5 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Milan to Paris starts from €190; 2 pallets from €310; 3 pallets from €410.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Italy to France
These are Italy’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 Italy → France with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Italy to France, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 2–3 days
Milan → Paris ≈880 km, no reloading; 1 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €190 per Euro pallet, 3–5 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in France: 20%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (autostrade tolls, péage) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Italy to France Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €190 per Euro pallet and €1,320 per full truck (Milan → Paris, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 3–5 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €190 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 3–5 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €800 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 2–3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €1,320 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Italy → 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan → Paris | €190 | €310 | €410 |
| Milan → Lyon | €200 | €330 | €430 |
| Milan → Marseille | €210 | €345 | €455 |
| Milan → Lille | €200 | €320 | €425 |
| Milan → Bordeaux | €215 | €345 | €455 |
| Verona → Paris | €200 | €325 | €430 |
| Verona → Lyon | €210 | €340 | €450 |
| Verona → Marseille | €220 | €355 | €470 |
| Verona → Lille | €205 | €335 | €440 |
| Verona → Bordeaux | €220 | €360 | €475 |
| Bologna → Paris | €210 | €340 | €445 |
| Bologna → Lyon | €220 | €355 | €470 |
| Bologna → Marseille | €230 | €370 | €490 |
| Bologna → Lille | €215 | €350 | €460 |
| Bologna → Bordeaux | €230 | €375 | €495 |
| Turin → Paris | €215 | €350 | €465 |
| Turin → Lyon | €230 | €370 | €490 |
| Turin → Marseille | €240 | €385 | €510 |
| Turin → Lille | €225 | €365 | €480 |
| Turin → Bordeaux | €240 | €390 | €515 |
| Rome → Paris | €230 | €375 | €500 |
| Rome → Lyon | €245 | €395 | €520 |
| Rome → Marseille | €255 | €415 | €545 |
| Rome → Lille | €240 | €390 | €510 |
| Rome → Bordeaux | €260 | €420 | €550 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan → Paris | ≈880 | — | 2–3 | 1 | 3–5 |
| Milan → Lyon | ≈420 | — | 1–2 | 1 | 2–4 |
| Verona → Paris | ≈1,050 | — | 2–3 | 1 | 3–5 |
| Verona → Lyon | ≈590 | — | 1–2 | 1 | 2–4 |
At about 880 km the road leg needs roughly 13 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: Italy → 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 Milan to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Milan to Paris starts from €190; 2 pallets from €310; 3 pallets from €410. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Verona to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Verona to Paris starts from €200; 2 pallets from €325; 3 pallets from €430. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Milan to Lyon?
1 Euro pallet from Milan to Lyon starts from €200; 2 pallets from €330; 3 pallets from €430. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Bologna to Marseille?
1 Euro pallet from Bologna to Marseille starts from €230; 2 pallets from €370; 3 pallets from €490. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Rome to Bordeaux?
1 Euro pallet from Rome to Bordeaux starts from €260; 2 pallets from €420; 3 pallets from €550. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Italy to France?
The usual road route runs Italy → France, via Turin, Chambery, Lyon.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Italy — Milan, Verona, Bologna, Turin, Rome; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- 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: Italy (autostrade tolls), France (péage) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in France
EU single market
Both Italy 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: Italy → France Shipping
How much does freight from Italy to France cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €190, six pallets from €800 and a full truckload from €1,320, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Milan to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Milan to Paris starts from €190; 2 pallets from €310; 3 pallets from €410. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Verona to Paris?
1 Euro pallet from Verona to Paris starts from €200; 2 pallets from €325; 3 pallets from €430. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Milan to Lyon?
1 Euro pallet from Milan to Lyon starts from €200; 2 pallets from €330; 3 pallets from €430. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Italy to France take?
A full truck needs 2–3 business days (1 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 3–5 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Italy to France?
The usual route runs Italy → France.
Is customs clearance needed between Italy 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 Italy to France?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets. Six pallets cost from €800 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €1,320.
What cargo is typically shipped from Italy to France?
Mostly machinery, textiles and fashion, furniture, food (pasta, wine), ceramics, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Italy: Milan, Turin, Verona, Bologna, Genoa, Rome.
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
Italy → France: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Milan, Verona, Bologna, Turin, Rome.
Main delivery cities: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Italy → France, via Turin, Chambery, Lyon.
Common cargo and industries: Machinery | Textiles and fashion | ️ Furniture | Food (pasta, wine) | Ceramics | General palletised cargo
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
