Long-distance move Berlin – České Budějovice: route process & deadlines

As the Czech Republic is an EU member, traditional customs duties do not apply to private removal goods, but certain formalities must still be observed. A list of your belongings is useful nonetheless, as is proof of your new residence and confirmation of your deregistration. For motor vehicles, re-registration in the Czech vehicle register is also required.

We help you put together all the necessary documents and are in contact with the relevant authorities. This way you avoid delays with the authorities, and your belongings reach České Budějovice without customs formalities. We discuss which steps are due when during the survey.

České Budějovice lies in South Bohemia, around 498 km from Berlin via Dresden and Prague – a comparatively short distance for a move abroad. The city is known for its historic old town with narrow lanes, which is why smaller vans or reloading are often needed for the final approach. Housing also differs in part from Germany, for example in flat sizes and standards of fittings.

The cost of a move to České Budějovice depends on volume, distance, floor and additional services such as assembly or storage. With the fixed price after a survey, you know the costs from the outset. Use our contact form or call us directly to receive an individual quote for your long-distance move.

Anyone planning a move naturally wants to know what to expect. As a rule: the more rooms, the greater the effort. For a 1-room flat prices start from €344, for 2 rooms from €615. A 3-room flat costs from €894, a 4-room flat from €1,329. For a house or villa there is no flat-rate pricing – here we prepare an individual quote. For a long-distance move we charge from €3.80 per kilometre. Arrange a free survey now to receive a binding quote.

First comes the distance between the old and new home – a price from €3.80/km applies here. Next come the volume of your household goods and the floor, with or without a lift. A parking restriction zone may also be necessary. For furniture assembly and a part load we prepare a separate quote.

Here you will find all the details of our services.

We plan moves from Berlin, from our base at Stromstraße 21 in Moabit – for private customers, offices and practices. Places with their own page are in the locations overview, and everything on long routes and part loads is under long-distance moving.

For parking in České Budějovice, the city refers on its page c-budejovice.cz/parkovani to parking for subscribers, residents and visitors. Price lists and tariff zones can be found on parkovanicb.cz; there the city describes three types of traffic sign for the tariff zones. If you are loading in the centre, read the signs on site carefully. The city has a separate price list for caravans and trailers (c-budejovice.cz/cenik-parkovacich-zon), which is relevant if you bring a trailer.

The city does not state any rules specifically for removal vans on these pages, such as parking restrictions on moving day or the use of road space. We therefore recommend asking the municipal office (Magistrát) directly in good time: Magistrát města České Budějovice, nám. Přemysla Otakara II. 1/1, 370 92 České Budějovice, telephone +420 386 801 111, email [email protected]. Briefly describe the destination address, date and vehicle size in English or Czech.

The city lists current road closures under "Doprava ve městě" in its traffic information (c-budejovice.cz/doprava-ve-meste). It is worth checking one or two days before the move, because closed roads can lengthen the approach.

Our article Long-distance move to the Czech Republic: process and tips explains the basics of a cross-border journey. The guide Moving to České Budějovice describes the districts.

The city runs a page on the population register and residence registration (c-budejovice.cz/en/evidence-obyvatel-ohlasovna-pobytu). According to the city, it covers registering and deregistering a permanent residence as well as extracts from the population register. The best way to find out which documents and deadlines apply in your case is to call the municipal office's general number, +420 386 801 111, before the move.

If you are bringing a vehicle, the city has a page on vehicle registration (c-budejovice.cz/en/evidence-motorovych-vozidel). According to the city, it covers number plates, changes to documents, imports and vehicle modifications. Among the municipal charges, the city lists the waste fee (c-budejovice.cz/en/poplatky), which can be paid online via platby.c-budejovice.cz.

Newcomers will find information for foreigners at c-budejovice.cz/en/node/273172. There the city names two free advisory services: the Centre for Supporting the Integration of Foreigners in the South Bohemian Region (social and legal advice, including accompaniment to authorities) and the Diocesan Caritas advice centre for foreigners and migrants. Driving licences, ID cards and travel documents are handled by the city on a separate page (c-budejovice.cz/en/cestovni-doklady-obcanske-ridicske-prukazy). The website is also available in English (c-budejovice.cz/en); the guide to the authority ("Průvodce úřadem") and the overview of departments ("Odbory magistrátu") help you find the right department. Our article Moving to the Czech Republic: customs, formalities and process gives an overview of customs and formalities.