Freight forwarding Austria - transit times, prices and particularities

We are able to handle your transport to Austria cost-effectively and in just a few business days with the help of our logistics network. Find out now what to consider when shipping.

Transit times for your shipment to Austria

The transit times for your shipments vary depending on your selected shipping method and the specified pickup and delivery locations. In the following overview you can see the regular transit times for your transport from Germany to Austria.

Delivery option 'preferred date'

The delivery option 'preferred date' is only available for groupage freight shipments. This delivery option allows you to send groupage freight shipments at a later preferred date. What exactly does that mean?

• Collection on the next business day or the preferred day
• Prioritized delivery on the preferred date
• Free storage of your goods for a maximum of 4 business days (5€ per pallet space and per business day afterwards)
• Minimum transit times are the same as for the Standard delivery option

Shipping method Direct Loads

For Direct Loads from or to Austria, transit times depend on vehicle availability and the covered distance. This shipping method is the fastest option for you, as the vehicle drives to the delivery location without transshipment. Shipments are usually delivered in 1-2 business days.

Learn more about Direct Loads

Prices for transports from and to Austria

The costs of your shipments are highly dependent on the selected shipping method. You can easily view daily updated cost information via our freight cost calculator.

Austria as an economic area

The service sector, especially tourism, dominates Austria's economy as the most successful industry. As a transit country to Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Austria is considered one of the most important logistics hubs. Import and export goods include machinery, vehicle parts and food.

The traffic infrastructure of Austria

Austria's transport infrastructure is characterized by its location in the Alps. Therefore, the roads of the Alpine Republic are exposed to strong weather conditions.

The road network of Austria has a total length of about 115,000 km. 2,185 km are highways on which a maximum speed of 130 km/h applies in Austria. Austria is an important transit country for freight forwarders and Europe-wide transports.