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B2B Road Freight from Switzerland to Sweden
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne to Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Jönköping, Örebro. Freight from Switzerland to Sweden leaves the Swiss customs area at Basel, runs the length of Germany and continues through Denmark over the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. The lane serves Swedish importers of Swiss machinery, instruments and pharmaceuticals. Swiss export and EU import formalities are completed before the truck leaves Switzerland or under T1 transit to Sweden.
Quick answer: Freight from Switzerland to Sweden with Neva Logistics costs from €480 for one Euro pallet and from €3,310 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 5–6 business days from Zurich to Stockholm (≈2,040 km); groupage and pallets take 6–8 days. Each shipment needs Swiss and EU customs declarations, which we prepare. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Gothenburg starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Switzerland to Sweden
These are Switzerland’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Sweden we deliver to Gothenburg and its port, the Jönköping logistics hub, Malmö/Helsingborg and the Stockholm region.
Why Ship Switzerland → Sweden with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Switzerland to Sweden, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 5–6 days
Zurich → Stockholm ≈2,040 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €480 per Euro pallet, 6–8 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets.
Customs handled
Export and import declarations for the Swiss border, Swiss VAT 8.1%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (LSVA/HVF, LKW-Maut, km-based CO2 toll, Eurovignette) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Switzerland to Sweden Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €480 per Euro pallet and €3,310 per full truck (Zurich → Stockholm, 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) | 6–8 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €480 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 6–8 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €2,020 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 5–6 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,310 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,230 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Switzerland → Sweden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich → Gothenburg | €480 | €785 | €1035 |
| Zurich → Stockholm | €480 | €785 | €1035 |
| Zurich → Malmö | €480 | €785 | €1035 |
| Zurich → Jönköping | €525 | €855 | €1130 |
| Zurich → Örebro | €535 | €870 | €1150 |
| Basel → Gothenburg | €495 | €810 | €1065 |
| Basel → Stockholm | €495 | €810 | €1065 |
| Basel → Malmö | €495 | €810 | €1065 |
| Basel → Jönköping | €540 | €880 | €1165 |
| Basel → Örebro | €550 | €895 | €1185 |
| Geneva → Gothenburg | €520 | €845 | €1120 |
| Geneva → Stockholm | €520 | €845 | €1120 |
| Geneva → Malmö | €520 | €845 | €1120 |
| Geneva → Jönköping | €570 | €925 | €1220 |
| Geneva → Örebro | €580 | €940 | €1240 |
| Bern → Gothenburg | €490 | €800 | €1055 |
| Bern → Stockholm | €490 | €800 | €1055 |
| Bern → Malmö | €490 | €800 | €1055 |
| Bern → Jönköping | €535 | €870 | €1150 |
| Bern → Örebro | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Lausanne → Gothenburg | €515 | €840 | €1110 |
| Lausanne → Stockholm | €515 | €840 | €1110 |
| Lausanne → Malmö | €515 | €840 | €1110 |
| Lausanne → Jönköping | €560 | €915 | €1210 |
| Lausanne → Örebro | €575 | €930 | €1230 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich → Gothenburg | ≈1,700 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Zurich → Stockholm | ≈2,040 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Basel → Gothenburg | ≈1,630 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Basel → Stockholm | ≈1,980 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
At about 2,040 km the road leg needs roughly 29 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. Customs clearance is included in the transit times.
* Indicative prices, September 2026, excl. VAT, incl. tolls and customs formalities. Final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
Quick pallet price answers: Switzerland → Sweden
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 Zurich to Gothenburg?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Gothenburg starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Basel to Gothenburg?
1 Euro pallet from Basel to Gothenburg starts from €495; 2 pallets from €810; 3 pallets from €1065. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Zurich to Stockholm?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Stockholm starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Geneva to Malmö?
1 Euro pallet from Geneva to Malmö starts from €520; 2 pallets from €845; 3 pallets from €1120. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lausanne to Örebro?
1 Euro pallet from Lausanne to Örebro starts from €575; 2 pallets from €930; 3 pallets from €1230. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Switzerland to Sweden?
The usual road route runs Switzerland → Germany → Denmark → Sweden, via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Hannover, Hamburg, Flensburg.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Switzerland — Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Germany, Denmark.
- Toll bridge: Great Belt Bridge.
- Toll bridge: Øresund Bridge.
- Customs border — export and import clearance at the Swiss border.
- Delivery in Sweden — Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Jönköping, Örebro 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: Switzerland (LSVA/HVF), Germany (LKW-Maut), Denmark (km-based CO2 toll), Sweden (Eurovignette) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: Switzerland → Sweden
Export from Switzerland
A Swiss export declaration (Passar) is filed before departure; the LSVA heavy vehicle fee applies on the Swiss leg. Source: Swiss customs (BAZG).
Import into Sweden
- Duty: 0% for most industrial goods of Swiss origin under the EU–CH FTA (statement on origin)
- VAT: 25% import VAT in Sweden
- Docs: EU import declaration (at the border or after T1 transit), invoice, packing list, EORI
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: Switzerland → Sweden Shipping
How much does freight from Switzerland to Sweden cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €480, six pallets from €2,020 and a full truckload from €3,310, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Zurich to Gothenburg?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Gothenburg starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Basel to Gothenburg?
1 Euro pallet from Basel to Gothenburg starts from €495; 2 pallets from €810; 3 pallets from €1065. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Zurich to Stockholm?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Stockholm starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Switzerland to Sweden 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 Switzerland to Sweden?
The usual route runs Switzerland → Germany → Denmark → Sweden.
Is customs clearance needed for Switzerland?
Yes. Switzerland is outside the EU customs union, so export and import declarations are required. Industrial goods pay no Swiss duty; Swiss import VAT is 8.1%. The LSVA heavy vehicle fee is included in our price.
What is the VAT rate in Sweden?
The standard VAT rate in Sweden is 25%. It is charged as import VAT on goods entering the country.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Switzerland to Sweden?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets. Six pallets cost from €2,020 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €3,310.
What cargo is typically shipped from Switzerland to Sweden?
Mostly pharmaceuticals, precision instruments, watches, machinery, food (chocolate, cheese), plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Switzerland: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Lugano.
Where do you deliver in Sweden?
In Sweden we deliver to Gothenburg and its port, the Jönköping logistics hub, Malmö/Helsingborg and the Stockholm region.
Related Freight Routes
Switzerland → Sweden: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne.
Main delivery cities: Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Jönköping, Örebro.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Switzerland → Germany → Denmark → Sweden, via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Hannover, Hamburg, Flensburg.
Common cargo and industries: Pharmaceuticals | Precision instruments | ⌚ Watches | Machinery | Food (chocolate, cheese) | 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
