What is a shared load and how does it work?

With a shared load , your removal goods are transported in one vehicle together with other consignments. Several customers therefore share the transport costs, which is considerably cheaper, especially for long-distance moves over long routes. The drawback: the delivery date is somewhat more flexible than with an exclusive transport.

How long does a move to another city take?

That depends on the route: a removal lorry takes approx. 4 hours to Hamburg (284 km), approx. 8.5 hours with breaks to Munich or Cologne (around 580 km). Up to about 400 km, unloading usually takes place on the same day; beyond that, often the next morning. We set the exact time frame with you.

How are my household goods protected on a long-distance move?

For damage to your removal goods, the removal company is liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of cargo space. For valuable furniture, art or electronics, additional insurance is worthwhile. Take jewellery, money and documents with you yourself; liability for them is excluded by law (§ 451d HGB).

How far in advance should I book a long-distance move?

For a move to another city we recommend enquiring four to six weeks in advance. Holiday periods and the ends of months are booked up quickly, and the parking restriction in the new city needs lead time. The earlier you plan, the freer you are to choose the day of the week.

What does a shared load cost compared with a complete move?

A shared load is usually considerably cheaper than an exclusive transport, as the travel costs are spread across several customers. This saving option is particularly worthwhile for smaller moving volumes over long distances . We are happy to advise you on whether a shared load makes sense for your long-distance move.

Which services are contained in the fixed price?

What is included in the fixed price is listed item by item in the quote: transport, loading and unloading, and the additional services booked, such as packing, dismantling and reassembly, a parking restriction zone or storage. Ask what is explicitly not included. You can find our scope of services under private move .

Can I also book my long-distance move at short notice?

Short-notice long-distance moves are possible if a team is free on your preferred day. The parking restriction in the new city, which needs lead time, is usually what makes it tight. Call us; we will check which dates are still free and quote a fixed price after the survey.

Where do your long-distance moves start from?

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves from Berlin to other cities. Which destinations have their own pages with kilometres and driving times is shown under locations and long-distance moves. If you are moving from another city to Berlin, feel free to ask about the return route.

How is the moving volume calculated for the fixed price?

We determine the volume during a free survey of your flat in Berlin, including cellar, loft and balcony. On this basis we quote a binding fixed price for your long-distance move . Tell us in advance about anything you will still sort out before moving day.

What happens if something is damaged during the long-distance move?

Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery and hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB) – ideally in writing with photos. The removal company is liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre. That way you are on the safe side with your move to another city .

Is a long-distance move with a shared load worthwhile for large households?

For large households a shared load usually makes less sense, as an exclusive transport is more efficient here. For small to medium moving volumes over long distances , however, the shared load remains an attractive way to save. We advise you individually on which option suits your long-distance move best.

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Moving to another city: a guide

Q: What does a long-distance move to another city cost?

With us, the costs per kilometre start from €4.25 ; on top come volume, floors, access and additional services. After a survey in Berlin we quote a fixed price so that you can plan your move to another city precisely. For small volumes a shared load can be cheaper.

From Berlin to another city: what to do before, during and after the long-distance move, and in which order.

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New city, new address: the process in three phases

From giving notice to registration

Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit and drives your household goods to your new city – with a parking space at both addresses.

A move to another city starts with two dates: the end of the old tenancy and the start of the new one. As a tenant you usually give three months' notice (§ 573c BGB). In between lies the long-distance move from Berlin-Moabit: 284 km to Hamburg, around 580 km to Munich. More under long-distance move.

The lorry needs a parking space at both addresses; you apply for the parking restriction (Halteverbot) at the road traffic authority of the respective city. After moving in, you register at the registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks – with the confirmation from your new landlord. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), carry out the survey in Berlin and then quote a fixed price. Destinations with their own pages are shown in the overview locations.

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Call us on 01625978461 and arrange a free survey for your move to another city. After that we quote a fixed price and discuss the date, parking restrictions at both addresses and whether a shared load suits you.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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TIMETABLE

Four dates that determine everything

Counted backwards from moving day

With a long-distance move, the dates depend on each other: notice, parking restriction, moving day and registration. If you plan them backwards from the moving-in day, you avoid paying double rent and empty days. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle dismantling, transport and reassembly; the fixed price is drawn up after the survey in Berlin. More on the routes is under long-distance moves.

Giving notice

Three months' notice for tenants (§ 573c BGB). Only give notice once the new tenancy agreement in the other city is signed.

Parking restriction

Apply at both addresses with the respective road traffic authority. The new city has its own deadlines and fees.

Moving day

For distances under about 400 km, loading and unloading usually take place on the same day; for longer routes, on the following day. Lorries over 7.5 t do not drive on Sundays.

Registration

Within two weeks of moving in at the Bürgeramt of the new city – with the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from your landlord (§ 19 BMG).

NOTHING FORGOTTEN

Six contracts and authorities after the move

With the new city your address, utility providers and sometimes authorities change. For some contracts there are fixed rules when you move; the costs per kilometre for the transport itself are in the price overview (from €4.25 per kilometre).

Electricity and gas

When you change residence you can cancel the supply contract with six weeks' notice – unless the supplier continues to supply you at the new location (§ 41b EnWG).

Internet and phone

The provider must continue the contract at the new residence. If it offers nothing there, you can cancel with one month's notice (§ 60 TKG).

Car

Report the new address to the vehicle registration authority without delay (§ 15 FZV); you may keep your existing number plate.

Post

A mail forwarding order catches letters for the first few months. You should still inform your bank, employer and insurers directly.

Nursery and school

Ask about places in the new city early; ideally time a change of school for the holidays, and don't forget to deregister in Berlin.

Tax

Work-related move: costs as income-related expenses. Private move: 20% of labour costs, up to €4,000 (§ 35a EStG).

FOR SMALL LOADS

Little to move? Part load!

Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

With a shared load, your removal goods travel on a lorry that is heading towards your new city anyway. You pay your share of the cargo space instead of a dedicated trip; in return there is a time window rather than a fixed delivery day. Good for individual pieces of furniture over long distances.

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THREE PHASES

Before,
on the way, arrived

What to do when

A successful long-distance move starts with the schedule: notice, parking restrictions at both addresses and moving day must fit together, followed by registration, contracts and tax. A weekly plan from eight weeks before until moving in can be found in the guide long-distance move: 8-week schedule. There are separate service pages for pianos, storage and furniture assembly. This turns your move to another city into a project you can plan.

Before: fix the dates

New tenancy agreement, notice with a three-month period, survey and fixed price, parking restrictions in both cities, cancel or take electricity and internet with you according to the moving rules. Sorting out now saves cargo space and money on a private move over long distances.

On the way: moving day

Dismantling and loading in Berlin, the drive on the motorway, unloading the same evening or the next morning. Documents, jewellery and medicines travel with you, not in the furniture transport. Have the keys and the parking space ready at the destination.

Arrived: authorities and contracts

Registration within two weeks, the vehicle registration office for the car, new address to your bank, employer, health insurer and broadcasting licence fee. If the move is work-related, collect all receipts for the income-related expenses in your next tax return.

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FAQ

Questions about moving to another city

Costs, duration, shared load, liability, dates and contracts – answered briefly.

With us, the costs per kilometre start from €4.25; on top come volume, floors, access and additional services. After a survey in Berlin we quote a fixed price so that you can plan your move to another city precisely. For small volumes a shared load can be cheaper.

How a move to another city works

A move to another city starts with a survey of your Berlin flat, during which we record volume, floors and access. After that we quote a fixed price in which packing, assembly, parking restrictions or storage are listed separately if you book them.

On moving day we dismantle in Berlin, load and drive on the motorway to your new city. Up to about 400 km, unloading usually takes place on the same day; for longer routes, the next morning. In the new flat we reassemble the furniture.

Costs and ways to save on a long-distance move

The costs per kilometre depend on distance, moving volume and the additional services you want. With us, prices start from €4.25/km; we quote the fixed price for your move after the survey.

The biggest savings are in volume: what does not travel takes up no cargo space. If you have few removal goods and are flexible about the delivery day, use the shared load. For a work-related move, the guide moving costs when changing jobs is worth reading.

Our moving team's price list

1-room: from €359
2-room: from €615
3-room: from €879
4-room: from €1,279
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: from €4.25/km

Want to find out more? Book a free survey and receive your personal quote.

Calculating moving costs: this is what matters

The calculation depends first and foremost on volume and distance (from €4.25/km). Then come the floor, the lift and, where needed, a parking restriction zone. If you also need furniture assembly or a shared load, say so early on.

Our services for your move

You can book these services individually for your move to another city.

Office move: Professional moves for companies of any size. Office move
Private move: Personal service for your private move. Private move
Move with assembly: We dismantle and reassemble your furniture. Move with assembly
Furniture transport: Safe transport for individual pieces. Furniture transport
House clearance: Quick and clean clearance. House clearance
Shared load: An affordable ride for your furniture. Shared load

Moves from Berlin

We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and drive from Berlin to other cities; we have no locations outside Berlin. Destinations with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, routes with kilometres and driving times under long-distance moves.

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