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Freight Transport from Switzerland to Latvia: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne to Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils. Freight from Switzerland to Latvia clears Swiss export formalities at the border, then crosses Germany and Poland and continues up the Via Baltica through Lithuania to Riga. Swiss pharmaceuticals, instruments and machinery for Baltic importers travel on this lane, usually as groupage with EU import clearance in Latvia under T1 transit.
Quick answer: Freight from Switzerland to Latvia 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 Zurich to Riga (≈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 Zurich to Riga starts from €490; 2 pallets from €800; 3 pallets from €1060.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from Switzerland to Latvia
These are Switzerland’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Latvia we deliver to Riga and its free port, the ports of Ventspils and Liepāja, and industrial and warehouse zones around Jelgava and Olaine.
Why Ship Switzerland → Latvia with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Switzerland to Latvia, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 5–6 days
Zurich → Riga ≈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 (LSVA/HVF, GO-Maut, LKW-Maut, e-TOLL, e-vignette, vignette) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Switzerland to Latvia Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €490 per Euro pallet and €3,430 per full truck (Zurich → Riga, 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: Switzerland → Latvia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich → Riga | €490 | €800 | €1060 |
| Zurich → Liepāja | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Zurich → Daugavpils | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Zurich → Jelgava | €525 | €860 | €1135 |
| Zurich → Ventspils | €545 | €890 | €1175 |
| Basel → Riga | €505 | €825 | €1090 |
| Basel → Liepāja | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Basel → Daugavpils | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Basel → Jelgava | €545 | €885 | €1165 |
| Basel → Ventspils | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Geneva → Riga | €530 | €865 | €1140 |
| Geneva → Liepāja | €590 | €960 | €1270 |
| Geneva → Daugavpils | €590 | €960 | €1270 |
| Geneva → Jelgava | €570 | €925 | €1225 |
| Geneva → Ventspils | €590 | €960 | €1270 |
| Bern → Riga | €500 | €815 | €1080 |
| Bern → Liepāja | €555 | €905 | €1195 |
| Bern → Daugavpils | €560 | €910 | €1200 |
| Bern → Jelgava | €540 | €875 | €1155 |
| Bern → Ventspils | €555 | €905 | €1195 |
| Lausanne → Riga | €525 | €855 | €1130 |
| Lausanne → Liepāja | €585 | €950 | €1255 |
| Lausanne → Daugavpils | €585 | €950 | €1260 |
| Lausanne → Jelgava | €565 | €915 | €1210 |
| Lausanne → Ventspils | €585 | €950 | €1255 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich → Riga | ≈2,120 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Zurich → Liepāja | ≈2,190 | — | 5–6 | 3 | 6–8 |
| Basel → Riga | ≈2,220 | — | 5–6 | 4 | 6–8 |
| Basel → Liepāja | ≈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: Switzerland → Latvia
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 Zurich to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Riga 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 Basel to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Basel to Riga 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 Zurich to Liepāja?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Liepāja 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 Geneva to Daugavpils?
1 Euro pallet from Geneva to Daugavpils 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 Lausanne to Ventspils?
1 Euro pallet from Lausanne to Ventspils 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 Switzerland to Latvia?
The usual road route runs Switzerland → Austria → Germany → Poland → Lithuania → Latvia, via Bregenz, Lindau, Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, Wroclaw.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Switzerland — Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Austria, Germany, Poland, Lithuania.
- Customs border — export and import clearance at the Swiss border.
- Delivery in Latvia — Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils 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: Switzerland (LSVA/HVF), Austria (GO-Maut), Germany (LKW-Maut), Poland (e-TOLL), Lithuania (e-vignette), Latvia (vignette) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: Switzerland → Latvia
Export from Switzerland
A Swiss export declaration (Passar) is filed before departure; the LSVA heavy vehicle fee applies on the Swiss leg. Source: Swiss customs (BAZG).
Import into Latvia
- Duty: 0% for most industrial goods of Swiss origin under the EU–CH FTA (statement on origin)
- VAT: 21% import VAT in Latvia
- Docs: EU import declaration (at the border or after T1 transit), invoice, packing list, EORI
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: Switzerland → Latvia Shipping
How much does freight from Switzerland to Latvia 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 Zurich to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Riga 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 Basel to Riga?
1 Euro pallet from Basel to Riga 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 Zurich to Liepāja?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Liepāja starts from €545; 2 pallets from €890; 3 pallets from €1175. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Switzerland to Latvia 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 Switzerland to Latvia?
The usual route runs Switzerland → Austria → Germany → Poland → Lithuania → Latvia.
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 Latvia?
The standard VAT rate in Latvia is 21%. It is charged as import VAT on goods entering the country.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Switzerland to Latvia?
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 Switzerland to Latvia?
Mostly pharmaceuticals, precision instruments, watches, machinery, food (chocolate, cheese), plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in Switzerland: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Lugano.
Where do you deliver in Latvia?
In Latvia we deliver to Riga and its free port, the ports of Ventspils and Liepāja, and industrial and warehouse zones around Jelgava and Olaine.
Related Freight Routes
Switzerland → Latvia: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne.
Main delivery cities: Riga, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Ventspils.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Switzerland → Austria → Germany → Poland → Lithuania → Latvia, via Bregenz, Lindau, Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, Wroclaw.
Common cargo and industries: Pharmaceuticals | Precision instruments | ⌚ Watches | Machinery | Food (chocolate, cheese) | General palletised cargo
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
