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Freight Transport from Latvia to Switzerland: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils to Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne. Latvia to Switzerland crosses Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Austria before entering Switzerland in the Rhine valley. The load leaves the EU at the Swiss border, so EU export and Swiss import declarations are needed. Latvian timber, wood products and food are the typical cargo.
Quick answer: Freight from Latvia to Switzerland with Neva Logistics costs from €490 for one Euro pallet and from €3,430 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 5–6 business days from Riga to Zurich (≈2,120 km); groupage and pallets take 6–8 days. Each shipment needs Swiss and EU customs declarations, which we prepare. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Riga to Zurich starts from €490; 2 pallets from €800; 3 pallets from €1060.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
What Cargo We Ship from Latvia to Switzerland
These are Latvia’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 Latvia → Switzerland with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Latvia to Switzerland, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 5–6 days
Riga → Zurich ≈2,120 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €490 per Euro pallet, 6–8 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets.
Customs handled
Export and import declarations for the Swiss border, Swiss VAT 8.1%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (vignette, e-vignette, e-TOLL, LKW-Maut, GO-Maut, LSVA/HVF) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Latvia to Switzerland Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €490 per Euro pallet and €3,430 per full truck (Riga → Zurich, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 6–8 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €490 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 6–8 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €2,060 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 5–6 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,430 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,380 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Latvia → 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga → Zurich | €490 | €800 | €1060 |
| Riga → Basel | €505 | €825 | €1090 |
| Riga → Geneva | €530 | €865 | €1140 |
| Riga → Bern | €500 | €815 | €1080 |
| Riga → Lausanne | €525 | €855 | €1130 |
| Liepāja → Zurich | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Liepāja → Basel | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Liepāja → Geneva | €590 | €960 | €1270 |
| Liepāja → Bern | €555 | €905 | €1195 |
| Liepāja → Lausanne | €585 | €950 | €1255 |
| Daugavpils → Zurich | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Daugavpils → Basel | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Daugavpils → Geneva | €590 | €960 | €1270 |
| Daugavpils → Bern | €560 | €910 | €1200 |
| Daugavpils → Lausanne | €585 | €950 | €1260 |
| Jelgava → Zurich | €525 | €860 | €1135 |
| Jelgava → Basel | €545 | €885 | €1165 |
| Jelgava → Geneva | €570 | €925 | €1225 |
| Jelgava → Bern | €540 | €875 | €1155 |
| Jelgava → Lausanne | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Ventspils → Zurich | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Ventspils → Basel | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Ventspils → Geneva | €590 | €960 | €1270 |
| Ventspils → Bern | €555 | €905 | €1195 |
| Ventspils → Lausanne | €585 | €950 | €1255 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga → Zurich | ≈2,120 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Riga → Basel | ≈2,220 | — | 5–6 | 4 | 6–8 |
| Liepāja → Zurich | ≈2,190 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Liepāja → Basel | ≈2,290 | — | 5–6 | 4 | 6–8 |
At about 2,120 km the road leg needs roughly 30 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: Latvia → 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 Riga to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Zurich starts from €490; 2 pallets from €800; 3 pallets from €1060. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Liepāja to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Liepāja to Zurich starts from €545; 2 pallets from €890; 3 pallets from €1175. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Riga to Basel?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Basel starts from €505; 2 pallets from €825; 3 pallets from €1090. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Daugavpils to Geneva?
1 Euro pallet from Daugavpils to Geneva starts from €590; 2 pallets from €960; 3 pallets from €1270. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Ventspils to Lausanne?
1 Euro pallet from Ventspils to Lausanne starts from €585; 2 pallets from €950; 3 pallets from €1255. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Latvia to Switzerland?
The usual road route runs Latvia → Lithuania → Poland → Germany → Austria → Switzerland, via Kaunas, Bialystok, Warsaw, Lodz, Wroclaw, Dresden.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Latvia — Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Austria.
- 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: Latvia (vignette), Lithuania (e-vignette), Poland (e-TOLL), Germany (LKW-Maut), Austria (GO-Maut), Switzerland (LSVA/HVF) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: Latvia → Switzerland
Export from Latvia
An EU export declaration is filed in Latvia; 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: Latvia → Switzerland Shipping
How much does freight from Latvia to Switzerland cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €490, six pallets from €2,060 and a full truckload from €3,430, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Riga to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Zurich starts from €490; 2 pallets from €800; 3 pallets from €1060. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Liepāja to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Liepāja to Zurich starts from €545; 2 pallets from €890; 3 pallets from €1175. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Riga to Basel?
1 Euro pallet from Riga to Basel starts from €505; 2 pallets from €825; 3 pallets from €1090. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Latvia to Switzerland take?
A full truck needs 5–6 business days (3 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 6–8 business days.
Which route do trucks take from Latvia to Switzerland?
The usual route runs Latvia → Lithuania → Poland → Germany → 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 Latvia to Switzerland?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets. Six pallets cost from €2,060 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €3,430.
What cargo is typically shipped from Latvia to Switzerland?
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 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
Latvia → Switzerland: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils.
Main delivery cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Latvia → Lithuania → Poland → Germany → Austria → Switzerland, via Kaunas, Bialystok, Warsaw, Lodz, Wroclaw, Dresden.
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
