Moving 500 km or more: what matters
Long-distance move
Long-distance moves of 500 km or more – how to master the long route
Driving time, breaks, loading time
A long-distance move of 500 kilometres or more makes different demands from a local change of flat. It requires precise route planning, sufficient driver capacity and a team that handles long distances safely and on schedule. At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we plan every long-distance move individually so that your furniture arrives on time and undamaged. Whether within Germany or across Europe – we build in driving times, breaks and driving bans from the outset.
Our process starts with a free survey, followed by a fixed-price quote in which driving time, breaks and staff are already included. On moving day we take care of packing, loading, transport and assembly at the destination. Your goods are covered under the HGB (up to €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. More about our range of services can be found under private move.
Request a fixed price for your long route
Driving time and breaks already included
Request your individual fixed-price quote for your long-distance move of 500 km or more. We work out the route, driving times and loading time in advance and tell you whether delivery will arrive the same day or the next. Call us on 01625978461 or use our contact form; we also advise you on a part load.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
How we plan routes of 500 km or more
With breaks, not against them
Over 500 kilometres, regulations decide the schedule: lorry drivers must take a 45-minute break after 4.5 hours of driving and may as a rule drive no more than 9 hours a day. We factor these times in advance together with loading and unloading and tell you openly whether delivery will arrive the same day or the following day. The fixed price after a survey is set beforehand, and your goods are covered under the HGB. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive nationwide and to other European countries.
Route planning
Two-day schedule
Transport-proof packing
Furniture assembly at the destination
What counts on long routes
On long routes, customers above all want to know one thing: when will my household goods arrive, and what will it cost? That is why we state the delivery day and the fixed price in advance and record both in writing.
Honest driving time
Breaks included
Delivery day in writing
Parking restriction at both ends
Toll in the quote
Arriving without chaos
Part load over long distances
A part load is the money-saving option for smaller moving volumes over long distances. Your goods travel with other orders on the same route, which lowers the cost per kilometre. Over 500 km you should allow a time window of a few days for this.
What
is different from 500 km
With a long-distance move of 500 km or more, numerous factors play a role: driving time, intermediate stops, customs formalities for moves abroad and the right packing for delicate goods. We advise you on all relevant topics so that your move runs smoothly. The choice between a complete move and a part load is also decisive for costs and schedule. Further information on our long-distance moving services can be found under long-distance moves.
Driving and rest times
Packing for the motorway
Tolls and driving bans
Frequently asked questions about moving 500 km or more
Cost per kilometre for a long-distance move
The cost per kilometre for a long-distance move starts at around €3.85 per km and varies depending on the moving volume, floor and additional services such as packing and unpacking. For routes of 500 km or more, a detailed cost estimate is worthwhile in order to assess all factors realistically.
With our fixed-price model you know from the start what total costs to expect – regardless of traffic or weather conditions. This way you avoid nasty surprises in the final bill for your long-distance move.
Part load as a smart money-saving option
For smaller households or single items of furniture, a part load is often cheaper than an exclusive transport. Your goods share the cargo space with other customers on a similar route, which considerably reduces the cost per kilometre.
The only drawback: the delivery time may be somewhat more flexible, as several destinations are served. For price-conscious customers who do not need a fixed delivery date, however, a part load is an excellent choice for long-distance moves of 500 km or more.
Starting prices – and what the route adds
Our prices are fair and transparent. For a 1-room flat we charge from €349, for a 2-room flat from €615. Larger moves, such as a 3-room flat, start from €884, a 4-room flat from €1,299. For a house or villa we will of course prepare an individual quote tailored to your wishes. If you are planning a long-distance move, a price per kilometre from €3.85 applies. Feel free to arrange a free survey to clarify all the details.
Factors that carry weight from 500 km
The decisive factors are above all volume, distance (from €3.85/km), floor, as well as lift and parking restriction zone. Additional services such as furniture assembly increase the total price slightly, whereas a part load can lower it.
Services for the long route
These services make a move over several hundred kilometres predictable.
- Company move: Company move, including with an overnight stop en route
- Private move: Private move with a fixed delivery day
- House clearance: House clearance before departure saves volume
- Furniture transport: Furniture transport, well padded
- Part load: Part load with a time window
- Move with assembly: Move with assembly at the destination
From Berlin over 500 km – nationwide and abroad
We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and regularly drive routes of 500 km or more, within Germany and to other European countries. Routes with their own page can be found under long-distance moves, further destinations in the locations overview.
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