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Freight Transport from Latvia to Hungary: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils to Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc. Latvia to Hungary runs south through Lithuania and Poland, then across the Tatras in Slovakia to Budapest. Latvian wood products, food and metal goods reach Hungarian buyers in three days. Hungary's 27% VAT and HU-GO toll system affect the landed cost.
Quick answer: Freight from Latvia to Hungary with Neva Logistics costs from €204 for one Euro pallet and from €2,160 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 3–4 business days from Riga to Budapest (≈1,440 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 Riga to Budapest starts from €205; 2 pallets from €340; 3 pallets from €450.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from Latvia to Hungary
These are Latvia’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 Latvia → Hungary with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Latvia to Hungary, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 3–4 days
Riga → Budapest ≈1,440 km, no reloading; 2 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €204 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 (vignette, e-vignette, e-TOLL, e-toll, HU-GO) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Latvia to Hungary Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €204 per Euro pallet and €2,160 per full truck (Riga → 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 | €204 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 4–6 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,130 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 3–4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,160 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 2 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €2,810 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Latvia → 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga → Budapest | €205 | €340 | €450 |
| Riga → Győr | €215 | €355 | €470 |
| Riga → Debrecen | €235 | €390 | €515 |
| Riga → Szeged | €235 | €390 | €515 |
| Riga → Miskolc | €225 | €375 | €495 |
| Liepāja → Budapest | €230 | €380 | €500 |
| Liepāja → Győr | €240 | €395 | €520 |
| Liepāja → Debrecen | €260 | €435 | €570 |
| Liepāja → Szeged | €260 | €435 | €570 |
| Liepāja → Miskolc | €250 | €415 | €550 |
| Daugavpils → Budapest | €230 | €380 | €500 |
| Daugavpils → Győr | €240 | €395 | €520 |
| Daugavpils → Debrecen | €260 | €435 | €575 |
| Daugavpils → Szeged | €260 | €435 | €575 |
| Daugavpils → Miskolc | €250 | €415 | €550 |
| Jelgava → Budapest | €220 | €365 | €485 |
| Jelgava → Győr | €230 | €380 | €505 |
| Jelgava → Debrecen | €250 | €420 | €550 |
| Jelgava → Szeged | €250 | €420 | €550 |
| Jelgava → Miskolc | €240 | €400 | €530 |
| Ventspils → Budapest | €230 | €380 | €500 |
| Ventspils → Győr | €240 | €395 | €520 |
| Ventspils → Debrecen | €260 | €435 | €570 |
| Ventspils → Szeged | €260 | €435 | €570 |
| Ventspils → Miskolc | €250 | €415 | €550 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga → Budapest | ≈1,440 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Riga → Győr | ≈1,490 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Liepāja → Budapest | ≈1,510 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Liepāja → Győr | ≈1,560 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
At about 1,440 km the road leg needs roughly 21 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: Latvia → 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 Riga to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Budapest starts from €205; 2 pallets from €340; 3 pallets from €450. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Liepāja to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Liepāja to Budapest starts from €230; 2 pallets from €380; 3 pallets from €500. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Riga to Győr?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Győr starts from €215; 2 pallets from €355; 3 pallets from €470. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Daugavpils to Debrecen?
1 Euro pallet from Daugavpils to Debrecen starts from €260; 2 pallets from €435; 3 pallets from €575. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Ventspils to Miskolc?
1 Euro pallet from Ventspils to Miskolc starts from €250; 2 pallets from €415; 3 pallets from €550. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Latvia to Hungary?
The usual road route runs Latvia → Lithuania → Poland → Slovakia → Hungary, via Kaunas, Bialystok, Warsaw, Rzeszow, Košice.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Latvia — Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia.
- 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: Latvia (vignette), Lithuania (e-vignette), Poland (e-TOLL), Slovakia (e-toll), Hungary (HU-GO) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Hungary
EU single market
Both Latvia 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: Latvia → Hungary Shipping
How much does freight from Latvia to Hungary cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €204, six pallets from €1,130 and a full truckload from €2,160, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Riga to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Budapest starts from €205; 2 pallets from €340; 3 pallets from €450. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Liepāja to Budapest?
1 Euro pallet from Liepāja to Budapest starts from €230; 2 pallets from €380; 3 pallets from €500. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Riga to Győr?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Győr starts from €215; 2 pallets from €355; 3 pallets from €470. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Latvia 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 Latvia to Hungary?
The usual route runs Latvia → Lithuania → Poland → Slovakia → Hungary.
Is customs clearance needed between Latvia 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 Latvia to Hungary?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 12 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,130 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €2,160.
What cargo is typically shipped from Latvia to Hungary?
Mostly timber and wood products, food, metal products, pharmaceuticals, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Latvia: Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Ventspils, Jelgava.
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
Latvia → Hungary: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils.
Main delivery cities: Budapest, Győr, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Latvia → Lithuania → Poland → Slovakia → Hungary, via Kaunas, Bialystok, Warsaw, Rzeszow, Košice.
Common cargo and industries: Timber and wood products | Food | Metal products | Pharmaceuticals | 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
