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B2B Road Freight from France to Greece
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux to Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos. French freight to Greece typically runs through Italy to the Adriatic ports and crosses to Igoumenitsa by ferry, avoiding the non-EU Balkan route. From Igoumenitsa the Egnatia motorway leads to Thessaloniki, and the western motorway to Patras and Athens. Cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals and industrial goods are typical cargo.
Quick answer: Freight from France to Greece with Neva Logistics costs from €420 for one Euro pallet and from €4,500 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 4–5 business days from Paris to Athens (≈2,270 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 Paris to Athens starts from €420; 2 pallets from €735; 3 pallets from €970.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from France to Greece
These are France’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. Greek deliveries go to Athens and the Thriasio logistics zone, the Port of Piraeus, Thessaloniki and its port, and industrial sites in central Greece.
Why Ship France → Greece with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from France to Greece, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 4–5 days
Paris → Athens ≈2,270 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €420 per Euro pallet, 5–7 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 Greece: 24%.
Ferry legs planned
Bari–Igoumenitsa ferry — booked and included in the price.
How Much Does Freight from France to Greece Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €420 per Euro pallet and €4,500 per full truck (Paris → Athens, 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) | 5–7 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €420 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 5–7 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,930 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 4–5 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,500 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €5,530 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: France → Greece
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Athens | €420 | €735 | €970 |
| Paris → Thessaloniki | €420 | €735 | €970 |
| Paris → Patras | €490 | €855 | €1130 |
| Paris → Larissa | €490 | €855 | €1125 |
| Paris → Volos | €470 | €815 | €1080 |
| Lyon → Athens | €445 | €770 | €1020 |
| Lyon → Thessaloniki | €445 | €770 | €1020 |
| Lyon → Patras | €515 | €895 | €1185 |
| Lyon → Larissa | €515 | €895 | €1185 |
| Lyon → Volos | €490 | €855 | €1130 |
| Marseille → Athens | €465 | €810 | €1070 |
| Marseille → Thessaloniki | €465 | €810 | €1070 |
| Marseille → Patras | €540 | €940 | €1240 |
| Marseille → Larissa | €540 | €940 | €1240 |
| Marseille → Volos | €515 | €895 | €1185 |
| Lille → Athens | €435 | €755 | €1000 |
| Lille → Thessaloniki | €435 | €755 | €1000 |
| Lille → Patras | €505 | €880 | €1165 |
| Lille → Larissa | €505 | €880 | €1160 |
| Lille → Volos | €485 | €840 | €1110 |
| Bordeaux → Athens | €470 | €815 | €1080 |
| Bordeaux → Thessaloniki | €470 | €815 | €1080 |
| Bordeaux → Patras | €545 | €950 | €1255 |
| Bordeaux → Larissa | €545 | €945 | €1250 |
| Bordeaux → Volos | €520 | €905 | €1195 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Athens | ≈2,270 | Bari–Igoumenitsa | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Paris → Thessaloniki | ≈2,590 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Lyon → Athens | ≈1,810 | Bari–Igoumenitsa | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Lyon → Thessaloniki | ≈2,250 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
At about 2,270 km the road leg needs roughly 32 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 and ferry. Final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
Quick pallet price answers: France → Greece
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 Paris to Athens?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Athens starts from €420; 2 pallets from €735; 3 pallets from €970. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lyon to Athens?
1 Euro pallet from Lyon to Athens starts from €445; 2 pallets from €770; 3 pallets from €1020. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Thessaloniki?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Thessaloniki starts from €420; 2 pallets from €735; 3 pallets from €970. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Marseille to Patras?
1 Euro pallet from Marseille to Patras starts from €540; 2 pallets from €940; 3 pallets from €1240. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Bordeaux to Volos?
1 Euro pallet from Bordeaux to Volos starts from €520; 2 pallets from €905; 3 pallets from €1195. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from France to Greece?
The usual road route runs France → Italy → Greece, via Lyon, Chambery, Turin, Milan, Bologna, Ancona.
️ Route stages
- Collection in France — Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Italy.
- Sea crossing: Bari–Igoumenitsa ferry.
- Delivery in Greece — Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos 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: France (péage), Italy (autostrade tolls), Greece (motorway tolls) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Greece
EU single market
Both France and Greece 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 Greece 24%
- 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: France → Greece Shipping
How much does freight from France to Greece cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €420, six pallets from €1,930 and a full truckload from €4,500, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Athens?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Athens starts from €420; 2 pallets from €735; 3 pallets from €970. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lyon to Athens?
1 Euro pallet from Lyon to Athens starts from €445; 2 pallets from €770; 3 pallets from €1020. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Thessaloniki?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Thessaloniki starts from €420; 2 pallets from €735; 3 pallets from €970. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from France to Greece 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 France to Greece?
The usual route runs France → Italy → Greece and includes Bari–Igoumenitsa ferry.
Is customs clearance needed between France and Greece?
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 Greece?
The standard VAT rate in Greece is 24%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from France to Greece?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 14 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,930 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €4,500.
What cargo is typically shipped from France to Greece?
Mostly aerospace parts, cosmetics, wine and food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in France: Paris, Lyon, Lille, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg.
Where do you deliver in Greece?
Greek deliveries go to Athens and the Thriasio logistics zone, the Port of Piraeus, Thessaloniki and its port, and industrial sites in central Greece.
Related Freight Routes
France → Greece: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux.
Main delivery cities: Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Volos.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs France → Italy → Greece, via Lyon, Chambery, Turin, Milan, Bologna, Ancona.
Common cargo and industries: ✈️ Aerospace parts | Cosmetics | Wine and food | Pharmaceuticals | Automotive | General palletised cargo | Machinery & industrial equipment
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
