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Freight Transport from Austria to Spain: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Bilbao. Austrian freight to Spain crosses the Brenner Pass into Italy, then follows the Mediterranean coast through southern France to Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid. Machinery, metal products and paper are the typical cargo. The route avoids Switzerland and its 40 t limit.
Quick answer: Freight from Austria to Spain with Neva Logistics costs from €333 for one Euro pallet and from €3,760 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 4–5 business days from Vienna to Madrid (≈2,510 km); groupage and pallets take 5–7 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Madrid starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from Austria to Spain
These are Austria’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Spain we deliver to Madrid's Henares corridor, Barcelona and the Port of Barcelona, Zaragoza (PLAZA logistics platform), Valencia and the Basque Country.
Why Ship Austria → Spain with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Austria to Spain, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 4–5 days
Vienna → Madrid ≈2,510 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €333 per Euro pallet, 5–7 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 13 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Spain: 21%.
Alpine crossing planned
Brenner block dispatching and Austrian weekend bans built into the schedule.
How Much Does Freight from Austria to Spain Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €333 per Euro pallet and €3,760 per full truck (Vienna → Madrid, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 13 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 5–7 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €333 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 5–7 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,760 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 4–5 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,760 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,890 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Austria → Spain
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 → Madrid | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Vienna → Barcelona | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Vienna → Valencia | €360 | €625 | €825 |
| Vienna → Zaragoza | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Vienna → Bilbao | €370 | €650 | €855 |
| Linz → Madrid | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Linz → Barcelona | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Linz → Valencia | €360 | €625 | €825 |
| Linz → Zaragoza | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Linz → Bilbao | €370 | €650 | €855 |
| Graz → Madrid | €335 | €585 | €775 |
| Graz → Barcelona | €335 | €585 | €775 |
| Graz → Valencia | €360 | €630 | €830 |
| Graz → Zaragoza | €335 | €585 | €775 |
| Graz → Bilbao | €375 | €650 | €860 |
| Salzburg → Madrid | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Salzburg → Barcelona | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Salzburg → Valencia | €360 | €625 | €825 |
| Salzburg → Zaragoza | €335 | €585 | €770 |
| Salzburg → Bilbao | €370 | €650 | €855 |
| Innsbruck → Madrid | €390 | €685 | €905 |
| Innsbruck → Barcelona | €390 | €685 | €905 |
| Innsbruck → Valencia | €420 | €730 | €965 |
| Innsbruck → Zaragoza | €390 | €685 | €905 |
| Innsbruck → Bilbao | €435 | €760 | €1000 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna → Madrid | ≈2,510 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Vienna → Barcelona | ≈1,890 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Linz → Madrid | ≈2,320 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Linz → Barcelona | ≈1,700 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
At about 2,510 km the road leg needs roughly 36 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 → Spain
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 Madrid?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Madrid starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Linz to Madrid?
1 Euro pallet from Linz to Madrid starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Barcelona?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Barcelona starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Graz to Valencia?
1 Euro pallet from Graz to Valencia starts from €360; 2 pallets from €630; 3 pallets from €830. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Innsbruck to Bilbao?
1 Euro pallet from Innsbruck to Bilbao starts from €435; 2 pallets from €760; 3 pallets from €1000. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Austria to Spain?
The usual road route runs Austria → Italy → France → Spain, via Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bolzano, Verona, Milan.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Austria — Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Italy, France.
- Delivery in Spain — Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Bilbao 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), Italy (autostrade tolls), France (péage), Spain (some autopista tolls) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Spain
EU single market
Both Austria and Spain 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 Spain 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 → Spain Shipping
How much does freight from Austria to Spain cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €333, six pallets from €1,760 and a full truckload from €3,760, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Madrid?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Madrid starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Linz to Madrid?
1 Euro pallet from Linz to Madrid starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Barcelona?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Barcelona starts from €335; 2 pallets from €585; 3 pallets from €770. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Austria to Spain take?
A full truck needs 4–5 business days (3 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 5–7 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Austria to Spain?
The usual route runs Austria → Italy → France → Spain.
Is customs clearance needed between Austria and Spain?
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 Spain?
The standard VAT rate in Spain 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 Spain?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 13 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,760 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €3,760.
What cargo is typically shipped from Austria to Spain?
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.
Do Brenner restrictions delay deliveries?
They can on days with block dispatching in Tyrol and during Austrian weekend bans. We schedule departures so the truck crosses the Alps outside these windows.
Related Freight Routes
Austria → Spain: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck.
Main delivery cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Bilbao.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Austria → Italy → France → Spain, via Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bolzano, Verona, Milan.
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
