How long does a long-distance move from Germany to Austria take?

From Berlin it is around 684 km to Vienna, around 731 km to Salzburg and around 895 km to Graz. Because a driver may drive for no more than 9 hours a day, the transport on these routes usually takes two days. Including loading and unloading, you should allow two to three days for your long-distance move to Austria ; we give you the exact schedule in the quote.

Do I have to register in Austria straight away?

Yes, in Austria you register with the responsible registration office (Meldeamt) within three days of moving in. You need ID and the Meldezettel, which the landlord also signs. Registration is a prerequisite for many further dealings with the authorities, such as social insurance or re-registering your car.

How much does a move to Austria with a professional company cost?

The costs of a move to Austria vary depending on distance, moving volume, tolls and booked additional services such as a packing service or furniture assembly. After the survey you receive a fixed price that lists all items. For an individual quote, contact us by phone or via our online form.

Do I need an international removal company for a move to Austria?

Not necessarily, but the company should be able to plan cross-border long-distance moves : route, tolls in Austria and, where applicable, the Czech Republic, driving times and the weekend driving ban. We clarify these points before you book and give you a fixed price. We are liable for your belongings under the HGB.

How does re-registering a car work after moving to Austria?

You usually drive your car to Austria yourself. Anyone with their main residence there needs an Austrian number plate after about a month; before that, the standard consumption tax (NoVA) is due at the tax office. Registration is handled by the insurers' registration offices. All the steps are explained in our checklist for emigrating to Austria.

Are there any special features of health insurance in Austria?

In Austria, statutory health insurance is linked to employment; for employees, the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) is usually responsible. Inform your German health insurer of your departure early so that there is no gap. Details on social insurance and deadlines are in our emigration checklist.

What happens to my furniture during transport to Austria?

Your furniture is padded, secured with straps and loaded in a fixed order. We are liable for damage under the HGB , limited to €620 per cubic metre; report visible damage by the day after delivery at the latest. On request we take care of dismantling, packing and assembly at your new home in Austria.

Can I book a shared load for my small move to Austria?

Yes, for smaller moving volumes we offer affordable shared loads , where your belongings are carried together with other transports. This option is particularly suitable for students or individuals with little furniture. Get in touch for an individual quote.

Which documents do I need to register my residence in Austria?

For registering your residence you need a valid ID card or passport and the completed Meldezettel form, which the landlord also signs. You can get the form from the registration office or online. Registration must take place within three days of moving in, so take the documents with you in your hand luggage.

How does a move to Austria differ from a domestic move?

In organisational terms, the Meldezettel and possibly re-registering your car and social insurance come on top; customs formalities do not apply. In terms of transport, a long-distance move to Austria differs in its route, the lorry tolls and the weekend driving ban. You should therefore allow a little more lead time than for a domestic move.

Do you also handle company moves to Austria?

Besides private moves , we also offer professional office moves to Austria, including IT equipment and office furniture. We plan the move so that downtime is minimised and your business can resume operations quickly. Contact us for an individual business quote.

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Q: Which customs formalities apply when moving to Austria?

As Austria is an EU member, there are no customs formalities for private belongings: no import duties, no customs declaration, no clearance at the border. Your car is subject to its own rules, namely re-registration with the standard consumption tax (Normverbrauchsabgabe), which our emigration checklist explains. An inventory list is still helpful for the quote and for checking after unloading.

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Moving to Austria: route, GO toll and driving bans

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A move to Austria is free of customs duty, because Austria, like Germany, belongs to the EU; planning therefore revolves mainly around the route. By road it is around 684 km from Berlin to Vienna via Dresden and Prague, around 731 km to Salzburg via the A9 and Munich, and around 751 km to Innsbruck. We accompany you from the survey to the key handover and coordinate packing, transport and reassembly. You can find more about our offer for a private move across the border here.

With our fixed price after a survey, you know in advance what costs to expect – tolls and an overnight stay for the team are included if the route requires them. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive to your new address, from Vienna via Salzburg to Innsbruck; places with their own pages can be found under Locations. On request we also take care of dismantling, assembly and packing delicate items. That way your move abroad becomes plannable.

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Request a quote for your long-distance move to Austria. Call us on 01625978461 or use our online form; after the survey we give you a fixed price stating transport, tolls and additional services. We advise you free of charge on the process and choice of date for your long-distance move.

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

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What we clarify before the trip to Austria

Route, tolls, day of the week

Before a move abroad to Austria we clarify with you: which route does the lorry take, is one day of driving enough, and does the arrival fall within a weekend driving ban? After that you receive a fixed price that only changes if the scope changes. We are liable for your belongings under the HGB, limited to €620 per cubic metre; it is best to take valuables with you yourself, and additional insurance is available on request. You register with the registration form (Meldezettel) and re-register your car yourself after arrival – we tell you which documents belong in your hand luggage.

Route via Prague or Munich

The shortest route to Vienna goes via Dresden and Prague (around 684 km); to Salzburg and Tyrol it is the A9 via Munich.

GO toll for the lorry

Vehicles over 3.5 t do not pay a vignette in Austria but the distance-based GO toll; the Czech Republic also charges a lorry toll.

Mind the weekend

In Austria, heavy lorries are subject to a driving ban from Saturday 3 pm to Sunday 10 pm. We therefore set the delivery day during the week.

Driving time planned in

From around 680 km, as to Vienna, one driver's 9 hours of driving time is barely enough; we plan with an overnight stop or a second driver.

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What we do for you

The value of your belongings plays a role in liability: under the HGB we are liable for €620 per cubic metre. An inventory list helps to estimate the volume for your long-distance move accurately and to consider additional insurance for expensive items.

Reliable moving service

The loading day in Berlin and the delivery day in Austria are stated in the quote; if a public holiday or driving ban falls in between, we will tell you before the move.

Safe handling

Your belongings are padded, loaded and well secured for the journey along motorways and mountain roads.

Clear communication

Kilometres, tolls in Austria and, where applicable, the Czech Republic, as well as assembly, are listed separately in the quote so that your fixed price stays easy to follow.

Structured move planning

We check access and parking at the new address, for example in Vienna's narrow old-town streets, and plan the arrival for the morning.

Flexible support

If the new flat is not yet available, your household goods can be stored in Germany on request and delivered later.

Arrival in Austria

After unloading, check your belongings; note any visible damage straight away on the delivery note and report it by the following day at the latest.

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Part loads – the clever solution

Save on smaller loads

A shared load is worthwhile if only one room or a few pieces of furniture need to go to Vienna, Graz, Salzburg or Innsbruck. We check whether a suitable trip is scheduled when you enquire; we tell you the delivery window in advance, and it is usually less fixed than with a lorry of your own. No customs papers are needed, and HGB liability applies to your belongings.

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A move to Austria has two sides: formalities and transport. The Meldezettel within three days, the registration certificate, the ÖGK and re-registering your car with NoVA are explained in our checklist for emigrating to Austria. This guide deals with the transport: which route the lorry takes, which tolls apply, why the day of the week matters and how long the journey takes. For families with children, registering at school and nursery comes on top.

Planning safe and relaxed

Handover date, a parking restriction in Berlin, parking at the new address, a delivery day outside the weekend driving ban and the Meldezettel after moving in: that keeps your private move to Austria on track.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

Good boxes and padded furniture protect your belongings on the long journey along motorways and over passes; in older buildings with a narrow stairwell, a furniture lift helps bring in large items.

Costs, timing and special cases

Kilometres, volume, floor and tolls determine the price; a weekday delivery and a shared load for few household goods can noticeably lower the costs for Austria.

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Frequently asked questions about moving to Austria

Answers on customs, route, duration, tolls, driving bans, liability and registration when moving to Austria.

As Austria is an EU member, there are no customs formalities for private belongings: no import duties, no customs declaration, no clearance at the border. Your car is subject to its own rules, namely re-registration with the standard consumption tax (Normverbrauchsabgabe), which our emigration checklist explains. An inventory list is still helpful for the quote and for checking after unloading.

Route, tolls and driving bans on the way to Austria

The shortest route from Berlin to Vienna goes via Dresden and Prague, around 684 km. It is around 592 km to Linz, around 731 km to Salzburg via the A9 and Munich, and around 895 km to Graz. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the distance-based GO toll on Austrian motorways and expressways; anyone driving through the Czech Republic also pays a lorry toll there. In addition, heavy lorries in Austria are subject to a weekend driving ban from Saturday 3 pm to Sunday 10 pm.

Because a driver may drive for no more than 9 hours a day, we plan Vienna, Salzburg or Graz with an overnight stop or a second driver. You register with the Meldezettel within three days of moving in; it is best to get the landlord's signature on the form at the key handover. Further steps are explained in our emigration checklist.

Customs and costs when moving to Austria

As Austria is a member of the European Union, customs formalities and import duties on your private belongings do not apply at all when moving; there is no clearance at the border. This makes cross-border transport considerably simpler compared with a move to Switzerland. An inventory list is still worthwhile, because it makes the volume estimate more accurate and helps with checking after unloading.

The costs of a long-distance move to Austria depend on moving volume, distance, tolls and the additional services you want. After the survey you receive a fixed price in which these items are listed separately, with no hidden fees. That way you keep full control of your moving budget and can plan ideally.

Fair prices for every move

Whether a small 1-room flat or a large family home – our prices are fairly calculated. Prices start from €365 for 1 room, from €599 for 2 rooms, from €905 for 3 rooms and from €1,324 for 4 rooms. For houses and villas we prepare a suitable individual quote. If you are moving further away, a price from €3.85 per kilometre applies to the long-distance move. The easiest way to clarify all the details is at a free survey.

Assessing the moving price correctly

To estimate the price of the move correctly, we look at the volume, the distance (from €3.85/km), floor and lift, and any parking restriction zone that may be needed. Additional services such as furniture assembly and a shared load round off our offer.

The services of our moving company

You can book these services for your move to Austria:

Office move - Office move: moving solutions specifically for businesses.
Private move - Private move: the move for private individuals and families.
Furniture transport - Furniture transport: transport of single pieces of furniture.
Move with assembly - Move with assembly: including furniture assembly on site.
Shared load - Shared load: affordable consolidated transport.
House clearance - House clearance: clearing flats and houses.

From Berlin – to Austria too

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves right across Germany and to Austria. In the locations overview you can see places with their own pages; routes such as Berlin–Vienna can be found under Long-distance moves.

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