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Freight Transport from Austria to Switzerland: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck to Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne. Austria and Switzerland meet at the Rhine valley near Bregenz and St. Margrethen, so most loads from Vienna, Linz or Innsbruck travel west through the Arlberg tunnel and enter Switzerland at the St. Margrethen or Buchs customs offices. The lane is short, but each shipment still needs EU export and Swiss import clearance, and must respect the Swiss night and Sunday driving bans.
Quick answer: Freight from Austria to Switzerland with Neva Logistics costs from €300 for one Euro pallet and from €1,440 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 3–4 business days from Vienna to Zurich (≈790 km); groupage and pallets take 4–6 days. Each shipment needs Swiss and EU customs declarations, which we prepare. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Zurich starts from €300; 2 pallets from €490; 3 pallets from €650.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Austria to Switzerland
These are Austria’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Switzerland we deliver to Zurich, Basel (including the Rhine ports), Bern, the Lake Geneva region and Ticino. Swiss customs clearance can be completed at the border or at an inland office.
Why Ship Austria → Switzerland with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Austria to Switzerland, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 3–4 days
Vienna → Zurich ≈790 km, no reloading; 2 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €300 per Euro pallet, 4–6 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 7 pallets.
Customs handled
Export and import declarations for the Swiss border, Swiss VAT 8.1%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (GO-Maut, LSVA/HVF) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Austria to Switzerland Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €300 per Euro pallet and €1,440 per full truck (Vienna → Zurich, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 7 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 4–6 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €300 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 4–6 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,260 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 3–4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €1,440 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Austria → Switzerland
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 → Zurich | €300 | €490 | €650 |
| Vienna → Basel | €310 | €505 | €670 |
| Vienna → Geneva | €325 | €530 | €700 |
| Vienna → Bern | €310 | €500 | €660 |
| Vienna → Lausanne | €325 | €525 | €695 |
| Linz → Zurich | €300 | €490 | €650 |
| Linz → Basel | €310 | €505 | €670 |
| Linz → Geneva | €325 | €530 | €700 |
| Linz → Bern | €310 | €500 | €660 |
| Linz → Lausanne | €325 | €525 | €695 |
| Graz → Zurich | €305 | €495 | €650 |
| Graz → Basel | €315 | €510 | €670 |
| Graz → Geneva | €330 | €535 | €705 |
| Graz → Bern | €310 | €505 | €665 |
| Graz → Lausanne | €325 | €530 | €695 |
| Salzburg → Zurich | €300 | €490 | €650 |
| Salzburg → Basel | €310 | €505 | €670 |
| Salzburg → Geneva | €325 | €530 | €700 |
| Salzburg → Bern | €310 | €500 | €660 |
| Salzburg → Lausanne | €325 | €525 | €695 |
| Innsbruck → Zurich | €355 | €575 | €760 |
| Innsbruck → Basel | €365 | €590 | €780 |
| Innsbruck → Geneva | €380 | €620 | €820 |
| Innsbruck → Bern | €360 | €585 | €775 |
| Innsbruck → Lausanne | €380 | €615 | €810 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna → Zurich | ≈790 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Vienna → Basel | ≈880 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Linz → Zurich | ≈590 | — | 2–3 | 2 | 3–5 |
| Linz → Basel | ≈680 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
At about 790 km the road leg needs roughly 11 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: Austria → Switzerland
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 Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Zurich starts from €300; 2 pallets from €490; 3 pallets from €650. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Linz to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Linz to Zurich starts from €300; 2 pallets from €490; 3 pallets from €650. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Basel?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Basel starts from €310; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €670. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Graz to Geneva?
1 Euro pallet from Graz to Geneva starts from €330; 2 pallets from €535; 3 pallets from €705. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Innsbruck to Lausanne?
1 Euro pallet from Innsbruck to Lausanne starts from €380; 2 pallets from €615; 3 pallets from €810. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Austria to Switzerland?
The usual road route runs Austria → Switzerland, via Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bregenz.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Austria — Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Customs border — export and import clearance at the Swiss border.
- Delivery in Switzerland — Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne 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), Switzerland (LSVA/HVF) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: Austria → Switzerland
Export from Austria
An EU export declaration is filed in Austria; goods cross at the border or travel under T1 transit to an inland Swiss customs office.
Import into Switzerland
- Duty: none on industrial goods since January 2024; food and agricultural goods may be dutiable
- VAT: 8.1% Swiss import VAT
- Docs: Swiss import declaration (Passar), invoice, packing list
Source: Swiss customs (BAZG).
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 → Switzerland Shipping
How much does freight from Austria to Switzerland cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €300, six pallets from €1,260 and a full truckload from €1,440, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Zurich starts from €300; 2 pallets from €490; 3 pallets from €650. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Linz to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Linz to Zurich starts from €300; 2 pallets from €490; 3 pallets from €650. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vienna to Basel?
1 Euro pallet from Vienna to Basel starts from €310; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €670. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Austria to Switzerland 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 Austria to Switzerland?
The usual route runs Austria → Switzerland.
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 Switzerland?
The standard VAT rate in Switzerland is 8.1%. It is charged as import VAT on goods entering the country.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Austria to Switzerland?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 7 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,260 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €1,440.
What cargo is typically shipped from Austria to Switzerland?
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 Switzerland?
In Switzerland we deliver to Zurich, Basel (including the Rhine ports), Bern, the Lake Geneva region and Ticino. Swiss customs clearance can be completed at the border or at an inland office.
Related Freight Routes
Austria → Switzerland: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck.
Main delivery cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Austria → Switzerland, via Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bregenz.
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
