Cargo from Lithuania to Switzerland
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Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Lithuania to Switzerland
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys to Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne. Lithuanian furniture, food and plastics exports reach Switzerland via Poland, Germany and Austria. The shipment leaves the EU customs territory at the Swiss border, so EU export and Swiss import declarations are prepared before collection in Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda.
Quick answer: Freight from Lithuania to Switzerland with Neva Logistics costs from €460 for one Euro pallet and from €3,190 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 5–6 business days from Vilnius to Zurich (≈1,960 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 Vilnius to Zurich starts from €460; 2 pallets from €750; 3 pallets from €995.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from Lithuania to Switzerland
These are Lithuania’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 Lithuania → Switzerland with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Lithuania to Switzerland, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 5–6 days
Vilnius → Zurich ≈1,960 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €460 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 (e-vignette, e-TOLL, LKW-Maut, GO-Maut, LSVA/HVF) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Lithuania to Switzerland Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €460 per Euro pallet and €3,190 per full truck (Vilnius → 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 | €460 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 6–8 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,930 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 5–6 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,190 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,070 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Lithuania → 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius → Zurich | €460 | €750 | €995 |
| Vilnius → Basel | €475 | €775 | €1025 |
| Vilnius → Geneva | €500 | €810 | €1075 |
| Vilnius → Bern | €470 | €765 | €1015 |
| Vilnius → Lausanne | €495 | €805 | €1065 |
| Kaunas → Zurich | €490 | €795 | €1050 |
| Kaunas → Basel | €500 | €815 | €1080 |
| Kaunas → Geneva | €525 | €855 | €1130 |
| Kaunas → Bern | €500 | €810 | €1070 |
| Kaunas → Lausanne | €520 | €850 | €1120 |
| Klaipėda → Zurich | €520 | €845 | €1115 |
| Klaipėda → Basel | €535 | €870 | €1150 |
| Klaipėda → Geneva | €560 | €910 | €1205 |
| Klaipėda → Bern | €530 | €860 | €1140 |
| Klaipėda → Lausanne | €555 | €905 | €1195 |
| Šiauliai → Zurich | €515 | €835 | €1105 |
| Šiauliai → Basel | €530 | €860 | €1135 |
| Šiauliai → Geneva | €555 | €900 | €1190 |
| Šiauliai → Bern | €525 | €850 | €1125 |
| Šiauliai → Lausanne | €550 | €895 | €1180 |
| Panevėžys → Zurich | €515 | €835 | €1105 |
| Panevėžys → Basel | €530 | €860 | €1135 |
| Panevėžys → Geneva | €555 | €900 | €1190 |
| Panevėžys → Bern | €525 | €850 | €1125 |
| Panevėžys → Lausanne | €550 | €895 | €1180 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius → Zurich | ≈1,960 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Vilnius → Basel | ≈2,060 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Kaunas → Zurich | ≈1,850 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Kaunas → Basel | ≈1,950 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
At about 1,960 km the road leg needs roughly 28 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: Lithuania → 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 Vilnius to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Vilnius to Zurich starts from €460; 2 pallets from €750; 3 pallets from €995. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Kaunas to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Kaunas to Zurich starts from €490; 2 pallets from €795; 3 pallets from €1050. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vilnius to Basel?
1 Euro pallet from Vilnius to Basel starts from €475; 2 pallets from €775; 3 pallets from €1025. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Klaipėda to Geneva?
1 Euro pallet from Klaipėda to Geneva starts from €560; 2 pallets from €910; 3 pallets from €1205. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Panevėžys to Lausanne?
1 Euro pallet from Panevėžys to Lausanne starts from €550; 2 pallets from €895; 3 pallets from €1180. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Lithuania to Switzerland?
The usual road route runs Lithuania → Poland → Germany → Austria → Switzerland, via Kaunas, Bialystok, Warsaw, Lodz, Wroclaw, Dresden.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Lithuania — Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through 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: Lithuania (e-vignette), Poland (e-TOLL), Germany (LKW-Maut), Austria (GO-Maut), Switzerland (LSVA/HVF) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: Lithuania → Switzerland
Export from Lithuania
An EU export declaration is filed in Lithuania; 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: Lithuania → Switzerland Shipping
How much does freight from Lithuania to Switzerland cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €460, six pallets from €1,930 and a full truckload from €3,190, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Vilnius to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Vilnius to Zurich starts from €460; 2 pallets from €750; 3 pallets from €995. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Kaunas to Zurich?
1 Euro pallet from Kaunas to Zurich starts from €490; 2 pallets from €795; 3 pallets from €1050. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Vilnius to Basel?
1 Euro pallet from Vilnius to Basel starts from €475; 2 pallets from €775; 3 pallets from €1025. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Lithuania 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 Lithuania to Switzerland?
The usual route runs 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 Lithuania to Switzerland?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 10 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,930 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €3,190.
What cargo is typically shipped from Lithuania to Switzerland?
Mostly furniture, food products, fertilisers and chemicals, plastics, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Lithuania: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys.
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
Lithuania → Switzerland: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys.
Main delivery cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Lithuania → Poland → Germany → Austria → Switzerland, via Kaunas, Bialystok, Warsaw, Lodz, Wroclaw, Dresden.
Common cargo and industries: ️ Furniture | Food products | Fertilisers and chemicals | Plastics | 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
