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Freight Transport from France to Hungary: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux to Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc. French exports to Hungary travel east through Strasbourg, southern Germany and Austria to Budapest. They serve Hungarian automotive plants (Audi Győr, Mercedes-Benz Kecskemét), pharmaceutical firms and retailers. Hungary's 27% VAT, the highest in the EU, matters for landed-cost calculations.
Quick answer: Freight from France to Hungary with Neva Logistics costs from €253 for one Euro pallet and from €2,340 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 3–4 business days from Paris to Budapest (≈1,560 km); groupage and pallets take 4–6 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Paris to Budapest starts from €255; 2 pallets from €405; 3 pallets from €530.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from France to Hungary
These are France’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Hungary we deliver to the Budapest logistics ring (M0), automotive plants in Győr, Kecskemét and Debrecen, and electronics manufacturers in western Hungary.
Why Ship France → Hungary with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from France to Hungary, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 3–4 days
Paris → Budapest ≈1,560 km, no reloading; 2 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €253 per Euro pallet, 4–6 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Hungary: 27%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (péage, LKW-Maut, GO-Maut, HU-GO) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from France to Hungary Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €253 per Euro pallet and €2,340 per full truck (Paris → Budapest, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 4–6 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €253 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 4–6 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,220 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 3–4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,340 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 2 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,040 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: France → Hungary
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 → Budapest | €255 | €405 | €530 |
| Paris → Győr | €265 | €420 | €555 |
| Paris → Debrecen | €290 | €460 | €605 |
| Paris → Szeged | €290 | €460 | €605 |
| Paris → Miskolc | €280 | €440 | €580 |
| Lyon → Budapest | €270 | €425 | €560 |
| Lyon → Győr | €280 | €440 | €580 |
| Lyon → Debrecen | €305 | €485 | €640 |
| Lyon → Szeged | €305 | €485 | €640 |
| Lyon → Miskolc | €295 | €465 | €610 |
| Marseille → Budapest | €280 | €445 | €585 |
| Marseille → Győr | €290 | €460 | €610 |
| Marseille → Debrecen | €320 | €505 | €670 |
| Marseille → Szeged | €320 | €505 | €670 |
| Marseille → Miskolc | €305 | €485 | €640 |
| Lille → Budapest | €265 | €415 | €550 |
| Lille → Győr | €275 | €430 | €570 |
| Lille → Debrecen | €300 | €475 | €625 |
| Lille → Szeged | €300 | €475 | €625 |
| Lille → Miskolc | €290 | €455 | €600 |
| Bordeaux → Budapest | €285 | €445 | €590 |
| Bordeaux → Győr | €295 | €465 | €615 |
| Bordeaux → Debrecen | €325 | €510 | €675 |
| Bordeaux → Szeged | €325 | €510 | €675 |
| Bordeaux → Miskolc | €310 | €490 | €645 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Budapest | ≈1,560 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Paris → Győr | ≈1,440 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Lyon → Budapest | ≈1,420 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Lyon → Győr | ≈1,420 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
At about 1,560 km the road leg needs roughly 22 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: France → Hungary
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 Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Budapest starts from €255; 2 pallets from €405; 3 pallets from €530. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lyon to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Lyon to Budapest starts from €270; 2 pallets from €425; 3 pallets from €560. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Győr?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Győr starts from €265; 2 pallets from €420; 3 pallets from €555. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Marseille to Debrecen?
1 Euro pallet from Marseille to Debrecen starts from €320; 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 Bordeaux to Miskolc?
1 Euro pallet from Bordeaux to Miskolc starts from €310; 2 pallets from €490; 3 pallets from €645. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from France to Hungary?
The usual road route runs France → Germany → Austria → Hungary, via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Munich, Passau, Linz.
️ Route stages
- Collection in France — Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Germany, Austria.
- Delivery in Hungary — Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc 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), Germany (LKW-Maut), Austria (GO-Maut), Hungary (HU-GO) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Hungary
EU single market
Both France and Hungary 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 Hungary 27%
- 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 → Hungary Shipping
How much does freight from France to Hungary cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €253, six pallets from €1,220 and a full truckload from €2,340, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Budapest starts from €255; 2 pallets from €405; 3 pallets from €530. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lyon to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Lyon to Budapest starts from €270; 2 pallets from €425; 3 pallets from €560. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Győr?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Győr starts from €265; 2 pallets from €420; 3 pallets from €555. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from France to Hungary 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 France to Hungary?
The usual route runs France → Germany → Austria → Hungary.
Is customs clearance needed between France and Hungary?
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 Hungary?
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. 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 Hungary?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,220 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €2,340.
What cargo is typically shipped from France to Hungary?
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 Hungary?
In Hungary we deliver to the Budapest logistics ring (M0), automotive plants in Győr, Kecskemét and Debrecen, and electronics manufacturers in western Hungary.
Related Freight Routes
France → Hungary: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux.
Main delivery cities: Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs France → Germany → Austria → Hungary, via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Munich, Passau, Linz.
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
