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Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from Switzerland to the Netherlands
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne to Rotterdam, Venlo, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht. The lane follows the Rhine–Alpine corridor from Zurich and Basel via the German A5/A61 to Venlo and Rotterdam. It crosses one customs border at Basel / Weil am Rhein: Switzerland is outside the EU, so every shipment needs a Swiss export declaration and an EU import declaration. Many Dutch importers clear goods in the Netherlands under T1 transit and use an Article 23 licence to defer import VAT. Swiss pharmaceuticals, machinery and instruments often continue from Rotterdam by sea.
Quick answer: Freight from Switzerland to the Netherlands with Neva Logistics costs from €310 for one Euro pallet and from €1,510 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 3–4 business days from Zurich to Rotterdam (≈840 km); groupage and pallets take 4–6 days. Each shipment needs Swiss and EU customs declarations, which we prepare. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Rotterdam starts from €315; 2 pallets from €510; 3 pallets from €670.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from Switzerland to the Netherlands
These are Switzerland’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In the Netherlands we deliver to the Port of Rotterdam, the Venlo–Tilburg–Eindhoven distribution corridor, Schiphol and Amsterdam, and food producers in the Westland.
Why Ship Switzerland → Netherlands with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from Switzerland to the Netherlands, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 3–4 days
Zurich → Rotterdam ≈840 km, no reloading; 2 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €310 per Euro pallet, 4–6 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 7 pallets.
Customs handled
Export and import declarations for the Swiss border, Swiss VAT 8.1%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (LSVA/HVF, LKW-Maut, vrachtwagenheffing) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from Switzerland to the Netherlands Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €310 per Euro pallet and €1,510 per full truck (Zurich → Rotterdam, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 7 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 4–6 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €310 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 4–6 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,300 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 3–4 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €1,510 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: Switzerland → Netherlands
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 → Rotterdam | €315 | €510 | €670 |
| Zurich → Venlo | €325 | €530 | €695 |
| Zurich → Amsterdam | €310 | €510 | €670 |
| Zurich → Eindhoven | €310 | €510 | €670 |
| Zurich → Utrecht | €310 | €510 | €670 |
| Basel → Rotterdam | €320 | €525 | €690 |
| Basel → Venlo | €335 | €545 | €720 |
| Basel → Amsterdam | €320 | €525 | €690 |
| Basel → Eindhoven | €320 | €525 | €690 |
| Basel → Utrecht | €320 | €525 | €690 |
| Geneva → Rotterdam | €335 | €550 | €725 |
| Geneva → Venlo | €350 | €570 | €755 |
| Geneva → Amsterdam | €335 | €550 | €725 |
| Geneva → Eindhoven | €335 | €550 | €725 |
| Geneva → Utrecht | €335 | €550 | €725 |
| Bern → Rotterdam | €320 | €520 | €685 |
| Bern → Venlo | €330 | €540 | €710 |
| Bern → Amsterdam | €320 | €520 | €685 |
| Bern → Eindhoven | €320 | €520 | €685 |
| Bern → Utrecht | €320 | €520 | €685 |
| Lausanne → Rotterdam | €335 | €545 | €715 |
| Lausanne → Venlo | €345 | €565 | €745 |
| Lausanne → Amsterdam | €335 | €545 | €715 |
| Lausanne → Eindhoven | €335 | €545 | €715 |
| Lausanne → Utrecht | €335 | €545 | €715 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich → Rotterdam | ≈840 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Zurich → Venlo | ≈690 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Basel → Rotterdam | ≈780 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Basel → Venlo | ≈630 | — | 2–3 | 2 | 3–5 |
At about 840 km the road leg needs roughly 12 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 → Netherlands
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 Rotterdam?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Rotterdam starts from €315; 2 pallets from €510; 3 pallets from €670. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Basel to Rotterdam?
1 Euro pallet from Basel to Rotterdam starts from €320; 2 pallets from €525; 3 pallets from €690. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Zurich to Venlo?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Venlo starts from €325; 2 pallets from €530; 3 pallets from €695. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Geneva to Amsterdam?
1 Euro pallet from Geneva to Amsterdam starts from €335; 2 pallets from €550; 3 pallets from €725. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lausanne to Utrecht?
1 Euro pallet from Lausanne to Utrecht starts from €335; 2 pallets from €545; 3 pallets from €715. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from Switzerland to the Netherlands?
The usual road route runs Switzerland → Germany → Netherlands, via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Cologne, Venlo.
️ Route stages
- Collection in Switzerland — Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Germany.
- Customs border — export and import clearance at the Swiss border.
- Delivery in the Netherlands — Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Venlo, Eindhoven, Tilburg 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), Germany (LKW-Maut), Netherlands (vrachtwagenheffing) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: Switzerland → Netherlands
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 Netherlands
- Duty: 0% for most industrial goods of Swiss origin under the EU–CH FTA (statement on origin)
- VAT: 21% import VAT in the Netherlands
- 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 → Netherlands Shipping
How much does freight from Switzerland to the Netherlands cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €310, six pallets from €1,300 and a full truckload from €1,510, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Zurich to Rotterdam?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Rotterdam starts from €315; 2 pallets from €510; 3 pallets from €670. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Basel to Rotterdam?
1 Euro pallet from Basel to Rotterdam starts from €320; 2 pallets from €525; 3 pallets from €690. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Zurich to Venlo?
1 Euro pallet from Zurich to Venlo starts from €325; 2 pallets from €530; 3 pallets from €695. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from Switzerland to the Netherlands 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 Switzerland to the Netherlands?
The usual route runs Switzerland → Germany → Netherlands.
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 the Netherlands?
The standard VAT rate in the Netherlands is 21%. It is charged as import VAT on goods entering the country.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from Switzerland to the Netherlands?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 7 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,300 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €1,510.
What cargo is typically shipped from Switzerland to the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands we deliver to the Port of Rotterdam, the Venlo–Tilburg–Eindhoven distribution corridor, Schiphol and Amsterdam, and food producers in the Westland.
Related Freight Routes
Switzerland → Netherlands: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne.
Main delivery cities: Rotterdam, Venlo, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs Switzerland → Germany → Netherlands, via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Cologne, Venlo.
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
