Long-distance move Berlin – Eindhoven: route process and deadlines
Eindhoven at a glance
Long-distance move to Eindhoven – route, Gemeente and BSN
Guide
A move to Eindhoven takes you to the province of North Brabant, the technology region around TU Eindhoven and the High Tech Campus. Because the Netherlands is in the EU, your household goods need no customs papers. Other rules matter instead: within five days of arrival you register in person with the municipality (Gemeente) and receive your BSN; Dutch health insurance follows after that. We handle packing, transport and furniture assembly and plan the route of around 648 km with the statutory breaks. Your car, pets and the handover of your Berlin flat also belong in the schedule – we tell you what is due and when.
We come from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drive around 648 km on the A2 into the Ruhr area, via the A42 and A40 to the border at Venlo and then on the Dutch A67 to Eindhoven. By lorry that takes about nine and a half hours including breaks. We quote the fixed price after the survey, including the return trip to Berlin. Everything about moves across the border: International moving. The drive just fits into one day's driving time; with loading and unloading we usually plan two days.
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Fixed price after a survey, liability under the HGB
Call us on 01625978461 for a no-obligation cost estimate for your long-distance move to Eindhoven. After the survey we give you a written fixed price; if the scope does not change, the price stays the same. We are liable for damage under § 451e HGB, and valuable items can be insured additionally.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
What we handle on your move to Eindhoven
Planned in Berlin, arriving in Brabant
We have no branch in the Netherlands; we come by lorry from Berlin-Moabit. That is why we check access, floor and staircase in Eindhoven in advance – for steep Dutch staircases we plan a furniture lift. We clarify in good time whether an exemption permit from the Gemeente is needed for the centre. We quote the fixed price after a survey or a video appointment; we are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre, and additional insurance is available.
Packing service
Office move
Senior moves
Furniture transport
Our moving services at a glance
Clear agreements and a written fixed price after a survey: that is how we plan every move to Eindhoven. So you keep track of the costs of your move abroad, from the drive across the border to assembly in the new home.
Loading time and arrival planned
Access sorted
Parking for the lorry
Planned backwards
Interim storage possible
Ready to settle in
Save with a part load
Your
move, our craft
Whether you are relocating a complete household, individual pieces of furniture or an office to Eindhoven – we plan the right solution. For private households there is our private move service, across the border too. For companies we plan office moves with fixed time windows. Important for everyone: registering with the Gemeente within five days, the BSN and health insurance, plus access to the centre with its bollards and exemption permit. We tell you which steps are due before and after moving day.
Planning safely and calmly
Furniture, boxes, carrying routes
Costs, timing and special cases
Frequently asked questions about a long-distance move to Eindhoven
Customs and formalities when moving to the Netherlands
As the Netherlands is a member of the EU, a move to Eindhoven involves no conventional customs formalities for EU citizens, provided the goods are private household effects. Even so, you should keep a detailed inventory, especially for valuable items, vehicles or works of art. When moving from a non-EU country, additional customs papers and a certificate of origin are required, which we clarify for you in advance.
One of the most important formalities in Eindhoven is registering in person (Anmeldung) at the town hall (Gemeentehuis), where you receive a BSN number (citizen service number). You need this number for almost all further dealings with the authorities, such as health insurance, tax matters or opening a bank account. We recommend booking this appointment soon after arrival, as there may be waiting times.
Costs and process of a long-distance move to Eindhoven
The cost of a long-distance move to Eindhoven depends on factors such as volume, distance, floor and any additional services you want, such as packing or assembly. With our transparent fixed price model, you receive a binding cost overview in advance after the survey. For an average two-person household, costs are often between 1,800 and 3,500 euros, depending on the individual scope of services.
The process begins with a free survey or virtual inventory of your belongings, followed by a detailed quote. Once the order is confirmed, we handle packing, loading, transport, unloading and assembly in your new home in Eindhoven. On request, we store your belongings temporarily if the handover of the flat is postponed.
Moving costs from A to Z
| Price | Number of rooms |
|---|---|
| from €354 | 1 room |
| from €589 | 2 rooms |
| from €905 | 3 rooms |
| from €1,309 | 4 rooms |
| individual quote | House/villa |
For long-distance moves we charge from €3.95/km. Book a free survey.
Factors in your moving cost calculation
When pricing, we take into account the volume, the distance (from €3.95/km) as well as the floor and lift availability. A necessary parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) is also factored into the calculation. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load can be booked flexibly.
All-round service for your move
Our aim: your move should be as stress-free as possible. These services are available:
- Private move: individually planned and carried out – Private move
- Company relocation: smooth for your business – Company relocation
- Part load: for smaller volumes – Part load
- Furniture transport: safe and punctual – Furniture transport
- House clearance: cleared on the agreed date – House clearance
- Move with assembly: everything from one provider – Move with assembly
Other destinations from Berlin-Moabit
We plan moves from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21). Everything on long routes is under long-distance moving, and cities with their own page are in the locations overview.
Registering in Eindhoven: appointment, Inwonersplein and the 5-day deadline
Anyone moving from Germany to Eindhoven must register in person with the Gemeente and book an appointment beforehand. According to the municipality, there are separate appointment pages for people arriving from an EU country and from non-EU countries. All family members who are to be registered must attend, including babies, young children and older people.
- Deadline: According to the Dutch government (Rijksoverheid), anyone who will live in the Netherlands for more than four months must register in the BRP, within 5 days of arrival.
- Cost: According to the Gemeente Eindhoven, registration is free. You pay for translations or legalisations of official documents yourself.
- Contact: +31 40 238 6000 or [email protected]. The municipality's page was last updated at the end of 2022; confirm details by phone.
If you later move within the Netherlands, the municipality says you report the move online with DigiD, by post to Postbus 90150, 5600 RB Eindhoven (BEO department) or in person at the Inwonersplein after booking an appointment. This is free, and according to the municipality processing takes 5 working days.
If you register a car, you should know the rules for residents' parking. According to the municipality, the registration certificate must be in your name, you must be registered in Eindhoven, and depending on the address up to two permits are possible. Applications are made online with DigiD. The vehicle must also meet the emission requirements. Background on the neighbourhoods can be found in the Eindhoven moving guide.
Driving to Eindhoven: driving times, customs and planning from Berlin-Moabit
The drive from our base in Berlin-Moabit to Eindhoven crosses an internal EU border. According to German customs, when travelling within the EU you may bring goods duty-free if they are for personal use. Special rules apply to cigarettes and alcohol, and restrictions apply to certain goods such as medicines or fireworks. Cash of 10,000 euros or more must be declared on request.
The EU driving and rest time rules are decisive for route planning. According to the European Commission, daily driving time is limited to 9 hours and can be extended to 10 hours twice a week. After 4.5 hours at the latest, a break of at least 45 minutes is mandatory; it can be split into 15 and 30 minutes. Daily rest is at least 11 hours. Weekly driving time must not exceed 56 hours, and a maximum of 90 hours is allowed in two weeks.
- Loading at our base, Stromstraße 21, 10551 Berlin
- Build breaks and rest periods firmly into the schedule
- Coordinate the arrival window with your key handover
We only commit to a fixed driving time after the survey, because volume and access determine the plan. Further destinations in the Netherlands can be found in the long-distance moving guide for The Hague or under long-distance moving.
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