Transport and import of goods from Copenhagen to the Czech Republic

Ferry or bridges

The shortest way south leads across Lolland to Rødby, where a ferry crosses to Puttgarden in Germany in under an hour. From there the motorway runs via Lübeck and Hamburg to Berlin and Dresden, entering Czechia at Breitenau/Krásný Les on the D8. Copenhagen to Prague is roughly 950 km this way and usually takes two working days.

The overland alternative crosses the Great Belt bridge to Funen, continues through Jutland and enters Germany at Flensburg. It adds about 150 km and a bridge toll, but it does not depend on sailing times or sea conditions. We use it in stormy weather, when ferries are fully booked or for loads unsuitable for the ferry. Groupage pallets take 4–6 working days either way.

For eastern Bohemia or Moravia a third option sometimes makes sense: the ferry from Gedser to Rostock, then the motorway via Berlin. The crossing is longer, but it avoids the busy Hamburg section. In the summer season and before Christmas the ferries are heavily booked, so we reserve truck space in advance.

Danish goods bound for Czechia

• dairy products, cheese, butter, pork and processed meat
• bakery products, confectionery and other ambient food
• design furniture, lamps and home accessories
• pharmaceutical and medical products, temperature-controlled where required
• wind energy components, pumps and technical equipment

Southbound Czech exports to Denmark include building materials, glass, car parts, engineering products and beer. These regular two-way flows make it easier to find a truck in the Copenhagen area at short notice. Pharmaceutical consignments follow the shipper's requirements for temperature range, trailer cleanliness and documentation, and we only assign carriers who can demonstrably meet them.

Food and furniture need different trucks

Danish food travels in reefer trailers with a continuous temperature log. Food warehouses run strict delivery windows and expect punctual arrival, so we plan departures with a buffer. Furniture is the opposite case: long, light, non-stackable packages fill the floor before the weight limit is reached, and shops or showrooms without a dock need a vehicle with a tail lift.

Single pallets are best sent by pallet groupage; bulky furniture or larger food orders justify a full truck. Urgent consignments can go by express van, which continues non-stop after the ferry.

Environmental zone, bans and paperwork

Copenhagen and other large Danish cities run environmental zones for heavy vehicles; trucks must meet the emission standard and be registered before entering. Denmark has no general weekend driving ban, but Germany bans trucks over 7.5 t on Sundays, public holidays and some summer Saturdays, so a Friday afternoon collection often arrives on Monday or Tuesday. German distance tolls, the Great Belt bridge charge or the ferry ticket are all included in our quote. As Denmark is in the EU, there are no customs formalities: a CMR note, invoice or delivery note, and a temperature record for food are enough.

Before collection

Ask your supplier to confirm the address, warehouse hours and time slot, pallet type and count, weight and whether a loading dock is available. Many Danish distribution centres are located south-west of Copenhagen along the motorway towards Køge and Ringsted, which suits both route options.

Our dispatch team works Monday to Friday, 8:00–18:00, and usually sends a non-binding offer within 30 minutes. For an instant estimate, use the calculator; for other Danish destinations see transport to Denmark.