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Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Denmark to Portugal
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg to Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro. Denmark to Portugal is a 3,300 km lane crossing Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. Danish food, pharmaceutical and wind-energy shipments leave from Copenhagen, Aarhus or the Padborg transport hub near the German border. Most shippers use groupage for pallets and a dedicated truck only for full loads or project cargo.
Quick answer: Freight from Denmark to Portugal with Neva Logistics costs from €375 for one Euro pallet and from €5,060 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 6–7 business days from Copenhagen to Lisbon (≈3,370 km); groupage and pallets take 7–9 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Copenhagen to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €645; 3 pallets from €855.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Denmark to Portugal
These are Denmark’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Portugal we deliver to the Lisbon and Setúbal area, Porto and the northern industrial belt (Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro), and the Port of Sines.
Why Ship Denmark → Portugal with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Denmark to Portugal, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 6–7 days
Copenhagen → Lisbon ≈3,370 km, no reloading; 4 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €375 per Euro pallet, 7–9 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Portugal: 23%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (km-based CO2 toll, LKW-Maut, Viapass, péage, some autopista tolls, Via Verde tolls) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Denmark to Portugal Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €375 per Euro pallet and €5,060 per full truck (Copenhagen → Lisbon, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 7–9 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €375 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 7–9 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €2,270 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 6–7 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €5,060 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €6,570 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Denmark → Portugal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen → Lisbon | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Copenhagen → Porto | €390 | €670 | €885 |
| Copenhagen → Braga | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Copenhagen → Coimbra | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Copenhagen → Faro | €440 | €750 | €990 |
| Aarhus → Lisbon | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Aarhus → Porto | €390 | €670 | €885 |
| Aarhus → Braga | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Aarhus → Coimbra | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Aarhus → Faro | €440 | €750 | €990 |
| Odense → Lisbon | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Odense → Porto | €390 | €670 | €885 |
| Odense → Braga | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Odense → Coimbra | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Odense → Faro | €440 | €750 | €990 |
| Aalborg → Lisbon | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Aalborg → Porto | €390 | €670 | €885 |
| Aalborg → Braga | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Aalborg → Coimbra | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Aalborg → Faro | €440 | €750 | €990 |
| Esbjerg → Lisbon | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Esbjerg → Porto | €390 | €670 | €885 |
| Esbjerg → Braga | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Esbjerg → Coimbra | €375 | €645 | €855 |
| Esbjerg → Faro | €440 | €750 | €990 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen → Lisbon | ≈3,370 | — | 6–7 | 4 | 7–9 |
| Copenhagen → Porto | ≈3,050 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Aarhus → Lisbon | ≈3,230 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Aarhus → Porto | ≈2,910 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
At about 3,370 km the road leg needs roughly 48 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: Denmark → Portugal
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 Copenhagen to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Copenhagen to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €645; 3 pallets from €855. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Aarhus to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Aarhus to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €645; 3 pallets from €855. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Copenhagen to Porto?
1 Euro pallet from Copenhagen to Porto starts from €390; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €885. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Odense to Braga?
1 Euro pallet from Odense to Braga starts from €375; 2 pallets from €645; 3 pallets from €855. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Esbjerg to Faro?
1 Euro pallet from Esbjerg to Faro starts from €440; 2 pallets from €750; 3 pallets from €990. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Denmark to Portugal?
The usual road route runs Denmark → Germany → Belgium → France → Spain → Portugal, via Odense, Kolding, Flensburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Cologne.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Denmark — Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Germany, Belgium, France, Spain.
- Toll bridge: Great Belt Bridge.
- Delivery in Portugal — Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro 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: Denmark (km-based CO2 toll), Germany (LKW-Maut), Belgium (Viapass), France (péage), Spain (some autopista tolls), Portugal (Via Verde tolls) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Portugal
EU single market
Both Denmark and Portugal 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 Portugal 23%
- 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: Denmark → Portugal Shipping
How much does freight from Denmark to Portugal cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €375, six pallets from €2,270 and a full truckload from €5,060, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Copenhagen to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Copenhagen to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €645; 3 pallets from €855. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Aarhus to Lisbon?
1 Euro pallet from Aarhus to Lisbon starts from €375; 2 pallets from €645; 3 pallets from €855. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Copenhagen to Porto?
1 Euro pallet from Copenhagen to Porto starts from €390; 2 pallets from €670; 3 pallets from €885. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Denmark to Portugal take?
A full truck needs 6–7 business days (4 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 7–9 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Denmark to Portugal?
The usual route runs Denmark → Germany → Belgium → France → Spain → Portugal.
Is customs clearance needed between Denmark and Portugal?
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 Portugal?
The standard VAT rate in Portugal is 23%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Denmark to Portugal?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets. Six pallets cost from €2,270 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €5,060.
What cargo is typically shipped from Denmark to Portugal?
Mostly pharmaceuticals, food (pork, dairy), wind-energy components, machinery, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Denmark: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Kolding, Padborg.
Where do you deliver in Portugal?
In Portugal we deliver to the Lisbon and Setúbal area, Porto and the northern industrial belt (Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro), and the Port of Sines.
Related Freight Routes
Denmark → Portugal: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg.
Main delivery cities: Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Faro.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Denmark → Germany → Belgium → France → Spain → Portugal, via Odense, Kolding, Flensburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Cologne.
Common cargo and industries: Pharmaceuticals | Food (pork, dairy) | ️ Wind-energy components | Machinery | 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
