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B2B Road Freight from Austria to Romania
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck to Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Iași. Austria to Romania runs through Hungary via Budapest and the Nădlac/Arad border to Timișoara, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest. Austrian machinery, metals, timber products and building materials supply Romanian industry and construction.
Quick answer: Freight from Austria to Romania with Neva Logistics costs from €166 for one Euro pallet and from €1,600 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 2–3 business days from Vienna to Bucharest (≈1,070 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 Vienna to Bucharest starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from Austria to Romania
These are Austria’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. Romanian deliveries go to Bucharest, the automotive clusters of Pitești and Craiova, western industrial cities (Timișoara, Arad, Cluj-Napoca) and the Port of Constanța.
Why Ship Austria → Romania with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Austria to Romania, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 2–3 days
Vienna → Bucharest ≈1,070 km, no reloading; 1 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €166 per Euro pallet, 3–5 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 11 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Romania: 21%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (GO-Maut, HU-GO, rovinieta) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Austria to Romania Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €166 per Euro pallet and €1,600 per full truck (Vienna → Bucharest, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 11 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 3–5 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €166 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 3–5 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €920 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 2–3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €1,600 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 1 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,090 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Austria → Romania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna → Bucharest | €170 | €265 | €345 |
| Vienna → Timișoara | €170 | €265 | €345 |
| Vienna → Cluj-Napoca | €175 | €275 | €360 |
| Vienna → Brașov | €185 | €285 | €375 |
| Vienna → Iași | €200 | €310 | €410 |
| Linz → Bucharest | €170 | €265 | €345 |
| Linz → Timișoara | €170 | €265 | €345 |
| Linz → Cluj-Napoca | €175 | €275 | €360 |
| Linz → Brașov | €185 | €285 | €375 |
| Linz → Iași | €200 | €310 | €410 |
| Graz → Bucharest | €170 | €265 | €350 |
| Graz → Timișoara | €170 | €265 | €350 |
| Graz → Cluj-Napoca | €175 | €275 | €365 |
| Graz → Brașov | €185 | €285 | €380 |
| Graz → Iași | €200 | €310 | €410 |
| Salzburg → Bucharest | €170 | €265 | €345 |
| Salzburg → Timișoara | €170 | €265 | €345 |
| Salzburg → Cluj-Napoca | €175 | €275 | €360 |
| Salzburg → Brașov | €185 | €285 | €375 |
| Salzburg → Iași | €200 | €310 | €410 |
| Innsbruck → Bucharest | €195 | €305 | €405 |
| Innsbruck → Timișoara | €195 | €305 | €405 |
| Innsbruck → Cluj-Napoca | €205 | €320 | €420 |
| Innsbruck → Brașov | €215 | €335 | €440 |
| Innsbruck → Iași | €230 | €360 | €480 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna → Bucharest | ≈1,070 | — | 2–3 | 1 | 3–5 |
| Vienna → Timișoara | ≈620 | — | 1–2 | 1 | 2–4 |
| Linz → Bucharest | ≈1,270 | — | 2–3 | 2 | 3–5 |
| Linz → Timișoara | ≈810 | — | 2–3 | 1 | 3–5 |
At about 1,070 km the road leg needs roughly 15 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: Austria → Romania
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 Vienna to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Bucharest starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Linz to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Linz to Bucharest starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Timișoara?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Timișoara starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Graz to Cluj-Napoca?
1 Euro pallet from Graz to Cluj-Napoca starts from €175; 2 pallets from €275; 3 pallets from €365. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Innsbruck to Iași?
1 Euro pallet from Innsbruck to Iași starts from €230; 2 pallets from €360; 3 pallets from €480. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Austria to Romania?
The usual road route runs Austria → Hungary → Romania, via Győr, Budapest, Szeged, Arad, Sibiu.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Austria — Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Hungary.
- Delivery in Romania — Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Iași 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: Austria (GO-Maut), Hungary (HU-GO), Romania (rovinieta) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Romania
EU single market
Both Austria and Romania 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 Romania 21%
- 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: Austria → Romania Shipping
How much does freight from Austria to Romania cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €166, six pallets from €920 and a full truckload from €1,600, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Bucharest starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Linz to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Linz to Bucharest starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Timișoara?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Timișoara starts from €170; 2 pallets from €265; 3 pallets from €345. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Austria to Romania 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 Austria to Romania?
The usual route runs Austria → Hungary → Romania.
Is customs clearance needed between Austria and Romania?
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 Romania?
The standard VAT rate in Romania is 21%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Austria to Romania?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 11 pallets. Six pallets cost from €920 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €1,600.
What cargo is typically shipped from Austria to Romania?
Mostly machinery, steel and metal products, vehicle parts, timber and paper, beverages, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Austria: Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck.
Where do you deliver in Romania?
Romanian deliveries go to Bucharest, the automotive clusters of Pitești and Craiova, western industrial cities (Timișoara, Arad, Cluj-Napoca) and the Port of Constanța.
Related Freight Routes
Austria → Romania: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck.
Main delivery cities: Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Iași.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Austria → Hungary → Romania, via Győr, Budapest, Szeged, Arad, Sibiu.
Common cargo and industries: Machinery | Steel and metal products | Vehicle parts | Timber and paper | Beverages | 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
