{"id":9176,"date":"2026-03-12T10:16:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/transport\/international-road-haulage-cost-per-km\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T21:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:22:10","slug":"international-road-haulage-cost-per-km","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/international-road-haulage-cost-per-km\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does international road haulage cost in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Antrans<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<h2>How much does international road haulage cost in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The average rate is 6 to 12 PLN net per km, which works out at 1.2 - 3.5 EUR per km.<\/strong> The final price of an international transport job depends on the route, the type of cargo, current road tolls in the transit countries and a number of operational factors that we discuss in detail below. In this article you will find current rates by destination and cargo type, a cost formula with three worked examples, an overview of the 2026 road toll changes in Europe, a comparison with domestic transport in Poland, practical VAT rules and tips on how to negotiate road freight rates effectively.<\/p>\n<h2>International haulage cost per km: current rates for 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The price per km of international transport is one of the questions most often asked by logistics departments and businesses shipping goods from Poland to the rest of Europe. The ranges are wide because individual jobs differ enormously. A standard tarpaulin trailer going to the Czech Republic is priced very differently from a refrigerated load to Scandinavia that has to be kept at a set temperature around the clock for the whole journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indicative rates by region in 2026 (from Poland):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Central and Eastern Europe<\/strong> (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania): 6 - 8 PLN\/km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Western Europe<\/strong> (Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Austria, Italy): 8 - 10 PLN\/km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scandinavia<\/strong> (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland): 10 - 12 PLN\/km<\/li>\n<li><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>: 10 - 12 PLN\/km plus the cost of the ferry crossing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southern Europe<\/strong> (Spain, Portugal): 9 - 11 PLN\/km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bear in mind that road freight rates are usually contracted in euros, so fluctuations in the EUR\/PLN exchange rate add a further price risk for companies that settle their accounts in Polish zloty. At an exchange rate of 4.25 - 4.30 PLN to the euro, the rates above correspond to a range of 1.2 - 3.5 EUR per km, but when the euro strengthens, the actual cost in zloty rises automatically.<\/p>\n<h3>International haulage rates by route: 2026 table<\/h3>\n<p>The table below lists sample routes from Poland with indicative total costs. Rates are net, excluding VAT and the cost of the vehicle&#8217;s return journey. The actual price of international transport may vary depending on the current market situation and individually negotiated terms.<\/p>\n<table class=\"tpg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Route<\/th>\n<th>Distance<\/th>\n<th>Rate per km (EUR)<\/th>\n<th>Sample total cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 DE (Germany)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 600 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>750 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 NL (Netherlands)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 1,200 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>1,500 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 FR (France)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 1,500 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>1,875 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 IT (Italy)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 1,600 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>2,000 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 ES (Spain)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 2,400 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>3,000 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 Scandinavia<\/td>\n<td>approx. 2,000 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>2,500 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 UK (United Kingdom)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 1,800 km + ferry<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>2,250 EUR + ferry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PL \u2192 RO \/ BG (Romania, Bulgaria)<\/td>\n<td>approx. 1,000 km<\/td>\n<td>1.25 EUR\/km<\/td>\n<td>1,250 EUR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Rates by cargo type<\/h3>\n<p>After the route, the type of goods is the second most important factor in the price per km of international transport. Specialist equipment, additional driver certificates or the need for permits can double the base rate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard cargo (pallets, tarpaulin, tautliner):<\/strong> 6 - 8 PLN\/km, the cheapest option with the widest choice of vehicles on the market<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerated cargo (FRC, ATP):<\/strong> 9 - 12 PLN\/km, as the temperature has to be maintained and the reefer unit burns extra fuel<\/li>\n<li><strong>ADR cargo (dangerous goods):<\/strong> 9 - 12 PLN\/km, with a trained driver holding an ADR certificate, special marking and additional paperwork<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oversize cargo:<\/strong> 10-15+ PLN\/km, with permits in every transit country, a pilot escort vehicle and a specialist trailer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea container (drayage):<\/strong> 4 - 9 PLN\/km, depending on the port and the distance from the terminal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Express \/ just-in-time transport:<\/strong> a 20 - 50% surcharge on the standard rate for a guaranteed delivery date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What affects the price per km of international transport?<\/h2>\n<p>When you ask how much international transport costs, the answer is never simple, because the final rate is made up of several interrelated factors. Each of them can shift the price by anything from a few to a dozen or so percent on its own, and in an unfavourable combination they can together double the quote compared with the basic market rate.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Route direction and empty return kilometres<\/strong> are among the most important elements shaping the rate. On westbound routes (from Poland to Western Europe) export demand is high, but finding a return load can be harder, which carriers offset with a higher one-way rate. On eastbound routes labour and fuel costs are lower, but weaker demand for return loads means a greater risk of running empty on the way back, and that cost has to be covered too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Road tolls in transit countries<\/strong> have an ever stronger impact on the price per km of international transport. In 2026, rising tolls in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland translate directly into higher freight rates. Carriers pass these costs on to their clients, usually as a separate line on the invoice or built into the rate per km. We cover this in detail in a separate section below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuel prices and exchange rates<\/strong> together account for 30 - 40% of a truck&#8217;s operating costs. Oil market fluctuations, changes in excise duty and the dollar exchange rate have a direct impact on the carrier&#8217;s margin. Most long-term contracts include a fuel surcharge clause that automatically adjusts the rate when diesel prices change significantly. The EUR\/PLN exchange rate risk is a further element worth factoring into your logistics budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EU Mobility Package requirements<\/strong> push up costs, especially on westbound routes. The obligation for trucks to return to their country of registration every eight weeks generates extra empty kilometres that have to be priced in. On top of that come the sector minimum wages that apply in individual EU countries: in Germany the sector minimum is around 12 EUR per hour, which means drivers employed in Poland need appropriate top-up payments while they are posted there. We describe the current Mobility Package rules, including cabotage and the posting of drivers, in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/cabotage-rules\/\">cabotage after the Mobility Package<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The type of vehicle and trailer<\/strong> has a direct effect on the rate per km. A standard tarpaulin trailer is the cheapest to run and the most widely available. A refrigerated trailer costs 15 - 30% more than the standard. A specialist low-loader can be 50 - 100% more expensive, while SPMT modular transporters are priced on an individual basis only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seasonality and driver availability<\/strong> regularly heat up the freight market. Peak demand in the fourth quarter (October to December) pushes rates up by 10 - 25% compared with the annual average. Prices are also higher in August (drivers&#8217; holidays) and around Easter, when some EU countries impose driving bans on HGVs. The structural driver shortage in the EU, estimated at several hundred thousand vacancies, puts lasting upward pressure on labour costs across the industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Route length<\/strong> works in the shipper&#8217;s favour on long jobs. The longer the route, the lower the unit rate per km, because fixed costs (loading, unloading, paperwork, time spent handling the order) are spread over more kilometres. A 2,000 km route usually costs less per km than a 400 km route for a similar type of cargo and direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spot market vs long-term contracts<\/strong>: spot orders are handled quickly, but at a higher price. Spot rates can be 15 - 30% higher than contract rates, especially during seasonal peaks. A long-term agreement with a chosen carrier or freight forwarder secures rates 10 - 20% lower and guaranteed capacity, at the cost of less flexibility when volumes change.<\/p>\n<h2>New road tolls in Europe in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Rising tolls across Europe are one of the main reasons why the answer to the question of how much international transport costs in 2026 keeps getting higher. Below is an overview of the most important changes by country that directly affect Polish carriers and their clients.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Germany (Toll Collect)<\/strong>: in 2026 base rates for diesel vehicles are not subject to a general increase, but the effects of the December 2023 reform are still very much felt. At that time the toll rose by as much as 86% for Euro 6 trucks, and for a vehicle combination with a GVW of up to 40 tonnes the rate can reach 51.60 euro cents per km. From 1 January 2026 the rules for zero-emission vehicles changed: electric and hydrogen trucks with a GVW above 4.25 tonnes lose their full exemption and now pay 25% of the standard rate. Detailed rates and a route calculator are available on the official website of the system operator, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toll-collect.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toll Collect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Austria (ASFINAG GO-Maut)<\/strong>: after a 12% rise in tolls in 2025, the toll goes up by a further 13% from 1 January 2026. Austria is a key transit country on routes from Poland to Italy and Spain, so every increase directly raises the price per km of international transport on these lanes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>: from 1 January 2026 Czech motorway tolls rise by 0.7 - 1.5%, while on first-class roads the increase can reach as much as 41.8% due to a higher CO2 emissions charge. New tolled sections are also being added, which increases the total cost of transit through the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Netherlands<\/strong>: the new distance-based Vrachtwagenheffing (HGV charge) replaces the Eurovignette. It requires an EETS device to be fitted in the vehicle and charges for every kilometre driven on Dutch roads. This is a significant change for all routes between Poland and the Benelux countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belgium (Wallonia)<\/strong>: higher toll rates apply from 1 January 2026, indexed to the August 2025 consumer price index (CPI). Belgium is an important transit point on routes to France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poland (e-TOLL)<\/strong>: from 1 February 2026 the rates of Poland&#8217;s electronic toll for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes rise by 40 - 42%, and the tolled network expands by around 650 km. This is a significant change both for transit through Poland and for domestic routes. An up-to-date overview of road tolls across Europe, with a route calculator, is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timocom.pl\/blog\/oplaty-drogowe-w-europie-2026-gdzie-i-kiedy-wzrosnie-myto-825840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TimoCom&#8217;s page on road tolls in Europe in 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The conclusion is clear: rising road tolls are one of the main reasons for higher road freight rates in 2026. Take this into account when negotiating contracts, and don&#8217;t judge carriers&#8217; offers on the rate per km alone without checking what it actually includes.<\/p>\n<h2>How to calculate the cost of international transport: formula and examples<\/h2>\n<p>To give a reliable answer to how much international transport costs in a specific case, multiplying the rate by the number of kilometres is not enough. The correct formula takes every cost component of the job into account.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tpg-infobox\"><strong>Total cost = (number of km \u00d7 rate per km) + additional costs<\/strong>\n<p>Additional costs include road charges (tolls, vignettes, e-TOLL), the vehicle&#8217;s return journey or empty kilometres, cargo insurance, the CMR consignment note and any customs clearance for transport outside the EU, a currency mark-up when invoicing in euros, and a fuel surcharge updated monthly or quarterly. Which party to the contract covers these costs depends on the <a href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/incoterms-2020-rules-chart\/\">Incoterms rule<\/a> written into the sales contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Example 1: standard transport PL \u2192 DE, tarpaulin trailer, 600 km.<\/strong> 600 km \u00d7 1.8 EUR\/km = 1,080 EUR plus German toll (approx. 50 EUR) plus cargo insurance (approx. 30 EUR). Total cost approx. 1,160 EUR. Actual rate per km including additional costs: approx. 1.93 EUR\/km.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2: refrigerated transport PL \u2192 FR, 1,500 km.<\/strong> 1,500 km \u00d7 2.3 EUR\/km = 3,450 EUR plus tolls in Germany and France (approx. 180 EUR) plus fuel surcharge (approx. 150 EUR) plus the cost of empty return kilometres. Total cost approx. 3,900 - 4,200 EUR.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 3: ADR transport PL \u2192 IT, 1,600 km.<\/strong> 1,600 km \u00d7 2.5 EUR\/km = 4,000 EUR plus tolls in Austria and Italy (approx. 300 EUR after the 13% ASFINAG increase) plus ADR surcharge (approx. 200 EUR) plus documentation. Total cost approx. 4,600 - 5,200 EUR.<\/p>\n<p>All three cases clearly show that additional costs make up anything from 8% to as much as 30% of the total invoice. That is why, when comparing offers, you should always check whether the quoted rate per km is an all-in price or a base rate excluding road charges.<\/p>\n<h2>International vs domestic transport in Poland: cost comparison<\/h2>\n<p>How much does international transport cost compared with domestic transport? The difference is clear, and it is not just down to the greater distance. Higher rates also reflect administrative costs, stricter requirements for the driver and the vehicle, and currency risk.<\/p>\n<table class=\"tpg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criterion<\/th>\n<th>Domestic transport (Poland)<\/th>\n<th>International transport<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Average rate per km<\/td>\n<td>4.5 - 8 PLN\/km<\/td>\n<td>6 - 12 PLN\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Road tolls<\/td>\n<td>e-TOLL (PL)<\/td>\n<td>Tolls in every transit country<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal requirements<\/td>\n<td>Polish law<\/td>\n<td>EU Mobility Package, CMR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VAT<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<td>0% or reverse charge (EU), 0% export (outside the EU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lead time<\/td>\n<td>1 - 3 days<\/td>\n<td>2 - 7 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Currency risk<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<td>Yes (EUR\/PLN rate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Driver requirements<\/td>\n<td>Standard<\/td>\n<td>Languages, knowledge of regulations in many countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>International transport is 30 - 100% more expensive than domestic transport, depending on the destination and the type of cargo. This is due to a build-up of costs: a longer route, road tolls in several countries, stricter requirements for the driver and vehicle, administrative costs and currency risk. At the same time, the rate per km on longer routes is often lower than on short domestic legs, because fixed costs are spread over more kilometres.<\/p>\n<h2>VAT on international transport: what you need to know<\/h2>\n<p>VAT can catch out companies ordering transport abroad for the first time in particular. The basic rules under the Polish VAT Act and Directive 2006\/112\/EC are as follows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transport of goods within the EU<\/strong> is subject to special rules. For companies with an active EU VAT number, the service is usually settled under the reverse charge mechanism: the buyer accounts for VAT in their own country, and the carrier issues the invoice at 0% or without VAT. That is why you should always provide your EU VAT number when ordering intra-EU transport, which helps avoid settlement problems and ensures the correct rate is applied.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transport to non-EU countries<\/strong>, including the United Kingdom after Brexit, is subject to 0% VAT as an export of transport services. It does, however, require proper documentation confirming that the goods have left EU territory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Domestic transport in Poland<\/strong> is subject to the standard 23% VAT rate, regardless of whether the carrier is a Polish or a foreign entity.<\/p>\n<p>Freight forwarding services are taxed according to where the buyer is established. Whenever you are unsure about the correct rate, consult a tax adviser: the rules in this area are detailed and can vary depending on the specifics of the order and the tax status of the parties.<\/p>\n<h2>How to negotiate international haulage rates<\/h2>\n<p>Once you know what international transport costs under standard market conditions, it is also worth knowing how to negotiate lower prices effectively. Below are seven proven ways to genuinely reduce your freight costs.<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Plan ahead.<\/strong> Last-minute bookings are 20 - 40% more expensive because vehicle availability is limited. Booking one or two weeks in advance lets the carrier plan the route better and offer a more favourable rate per km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer a return load.<\/strong> If you can provide the carrier with a load for the return journey, you significantly reduce their cost of running empty. This is one of the strongest negotiating arguments: you can get a rate up to 15 - 25% lower on the main route.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign long-term contracts.<\/strong> Regular orders for a chosen carrier or freight forwarder secure rates 10 - 20% below the spot market and guarantee vehicle availability during seasonal demand peaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate the fuel clause.<\/strong> Instead of accepting any fuel surcharge, agree in advance up to what diesel price the base rate stays fixed and how the adjustment is calculated once that threshold is exceeded. This protects both parties from unexpected cost changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider groupage (LTL).<\/strong> If your cargo does not fill a whole trailer, LTL (less-than-truckload) transport lets you pay only for the loading space or weight you use. The total cost of the job is lower, although the rate per km is often higher than for FTL. Delivery usually takes 1-3 working days longer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use freight exchanges as a market benchmark.<\/strong> Platforms such as Trans.eu let you check current market rates and verify whether a particular carrier&#8217;s offer falls within the market range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay attention to the vehicle&#8217;s emission class.<\/strong> Newer Euro VI trucks pay lower tolls in Germany and Austria. If the carrier runs such a fleet, negotiate for part of the toll savings to be passed on to you in the form of a lower freight rate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Get a free international transport quote from Antrans BiS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How much will international transport cost in your specific case? In 2026, rates are shaped by dozens of variables<\/strong>, from road tolls in transit countries, through the type of cargo and driver availability, to current exchange rates and delivery deadlines. That is why the most accurate answer to the question of what international transport costs is always an individual quote based on the parameters of the specific job.<\/p>\n<p>We operate our own fleet, serve all European destinations and have experience in ADR, refrigerated and oversize transport. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/contact-antrans-bis\/\">Contact us<\/a>, give us the cargo details and the route, and we will prepare a detailed, no-obligation quote.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 40px; padding: 20px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.95em;\"><strong>Useful articles:<\/strong> <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/how-to-start-a-transport-company-in-poland\/\" aria-label=\"How to start a transport company in Poland in 8 steps\">How to start a transport company in Poland in 8 steps<\/a> | <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/how-to-get-haulage-work\/\" aria-label=\"Finding transport orders: 5 effective ways to win new loads\">Finding transport orders: 5 effective ways to win new loads<\/a> | <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/road-transport-grants-poland\/\" aria-label=\"Funding for road transport: grants for transport businesses\">Funding for road transport: grants for transport businesses<\/a> | <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/antransbis.pl\/en\/transport\/road-transport-documents\/\" aria-label=\"Transport documents in road haulage in 2026\">Transport documents in road haulage in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_990938977\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1362813422\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-162987460\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2137134962\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid &#091;&amp;_&gt;_*&#093;:min-w-0 gap-3\"><strong>FAQ: international transport prices in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid &#091;&amp;_&gt;_*&#093;:min-w-0 gap-3\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid &#091;&amp;_&gt;_*&#093;:min-w-0 gap-3\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">The question of how much international transport costs rarely has one simple answer. Rates depend on the destination, the type of cargo, current road tolls and the market situation. Below we have gathered the questions we are asked most often about international transport prices in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2137134962 {\n  text-align: left;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;max-width:50px;height:2px;background-color:#0f5196;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row align-bottom align-center row-box-shadow-1\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" id=\"row-1194685985\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1184191826\" class=\"col medium-10 small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1653333856\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1653333856-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain active\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-much-does-international-transport-cost-per-km-in-2026?\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1653333856-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<h3>How much does international transport cost per km in 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1653333856-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" style=\"display: block;\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1653333856-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>International transport costs on average 6 to 12 PLN net per km, i.e. 1.2 to 3.5 EUR per km<\/strong>. The cheapest destinations are in Central and Eastern Europe (6 - 8 PLN\/km), and the most expensive are Scandinavia and the United Kingdom (10 - 12 PLN\/km). Every international transport quote is individual and depends on the type of cargo, the route and current market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2782528734\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2782528734-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-much-does-a-truck-to-germany-cost-per-km?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2782528734-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<h3>How much does a truck to Germany cost per km?<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2782528734-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2782528734-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"866\"><strong>International transport to Germany costs approximately 1.5 - 2.0 EUR per km, which for a route of around 600 km gives a sample total cost in the region of 1,000 - 1,200 EUR net.<\/strong> Germany is one of the more expensive destinations because of the high Toll Collect toll, which rose by 86% for Euro VI trucks after the December 2023 reform. Road tolls, cargo insurance and any fuel surcharge are added to the base rate.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2314232575\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2314232575-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-is-transport-to-germany-more-expensive-than-to-the-czech-republic?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2314232575-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<h3>Why is transport to Germany more expensive than to the Czech Republic?<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2314232575-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2314232575-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Comparing the cost of international transport to Germany and to the Czech Republic is a good illustration of how road tolls affect freight rates.<\/strong> Since the 2023 Toll Collect reform, Germany has had some of the highest road tolls in Europe, with the rate for a Euro VI truck reaching up to 51.60 euro cents per km. Add to that a higher sector minimum wage for drivers (around 12 EUR per hour) and stronger demand for loads from the West. The Czech Republic is cheaper thanks to lower tolls, shorter routes from Poland and lower labour costs on the eastern side.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2647811404\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2647811404-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-much-does-refrigerated-transport-to-western-europe-cost?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2647811404-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<h3>How much does refrigerated transport to Western Europe cost?<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2647811404-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2647811404-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Refrigerated transport is one of the more expensive types of freight: the rate is 9 - 12 PLN net per km, i.e. 30 - 50% more than for a standard tarpaulin trailer.<\/strong> On the Poland-France route (around 1,500 km), a sample total cost is 3,900 - 4,200 EUR once tolls, the fuel surcharge and the cost of running the reefer unit are added. For temperature-controlled loads, the cost of international transport also depends on the temperature range and the required ATP class of the trailer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3333316337\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3333316337-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-much-does-groupage-(ltl)-transport-abroad-cost?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3333316337-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<h3>How much does groupage (LTL) transport abroad cost?<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3333316337-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3333316337-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>LTL (less-than-truckload) groupage lets you pay only for the loading space or weight your goods take up, instead of booking a full truck.<\/strong> The rate per km is higher than for FTL, but the total cost of the job is lower for smaller volumes. Delivery usually takes 1-3 working days longer because loads are consolidated at a cross-dock warehouse. It is a good solution for companies that ship goods regularly but rarely fill a whole trailer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2694745010\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2694745010-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-are-international-transport-rates-at-their-highest?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2694745010-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<h3>When are international transport rates at their highest?<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2694745010-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2694745010-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Rates are highest in the fourth quarter (October to December) because of the pre-Christmas demand peak, rising by 10 - 25% above the annual average.<\/strong> Prices are also higher in August (drivers&#8217; holidays and limited fleet availability) and in Holy Week, when some EU countries impose driving bans on HGVs. 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