🌍 Shipping to Europe from Italy: prices, delivery times and couriers for each country

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can ship worldwide from Italy - parcels, documents and pallets - easily, tracked and with the support of a real team. Compare DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT in just a few clicks, choose the service best suited to your needs and book online without a subscription.

  • Real prices for every European country — no hidden costs
  • Within the EU: no customs duties — send your parcels just as you would in Italy
  • Non-EU countries: comprehensive support with customs documentation
  • Deliveries within 1–5 days to major European hubs
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  • Customs
  • The UK and Brexit
  • Country directory
  • FAQ

  • Shipping to Europe
  • Difference between EU and non-EU
  • Prices by country
  • Couriers
  • Times
  • Customs
  • The UK and Brexit
  • Country directory
  • FAQ

✈️ Send parcels to Europe with SpedizioneComoda.com

Europe is not a homogeneous region from a logistical and customs perspective: there are significant differences between shipments within the EU, to neighbouring non-EU countries such as Switzerland and Norway, to the post-Brexit UK, and to countries in the Balkans or Eastern Europe. Being aware of these differences before shipping helps to avoid surprises regarding costs, delivery times and documentation.

  • Within the EU (27 countries): No customs formalities, no additional paperwork, fast delivery. Send parcels to France, Germany and Spain exactly as you would within Italy.
  • Nearby non-EU countries (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra): outside the EU but geographically integrated. They require a pro forma invoice and customs clearance.
  • Great Britain: Withdrawal from the EU following Brexit (2021). Compulsory customs clearance, VAT threshold of £135, EORI for commercial consignments. → See the dedicated page.
  • The Balkans and Eastern Europe (Serbia, Albania, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia…): non-EU countries, subject to full customs procedures and higher tariffs.

💡 SpedizioneComoda tip: For intra-EU shipments, you do not need any customs documents. Your parcel travels freely between the 27 EU countries as if it were a domestic shipment. It is the same principle as the European single market, applied to logistics.

📋 Intra-EU vs Extra-EU: the key differences

🇪🇺 Within the EU (27 countries)🌍 Non-EU
(CH, NO, UK, the Balkans)
Customs✅ None⚠️ Yes — invoice + customs clearance
VAT destination✅ Already included in the EU price⚠️ To be paid in the destination country
Additional documents✅ None⚠️ Pro forma invoice required
Customs delay✅ Zero⚠️ 1–3 extra days
Sender’s EORI numberNot requiredRequired for commercial consignments
Approximate times1–3 days2–5 days (+ customs clearance)

💶 How much does it cost to post to Europe? Prices by country

The rates shown are the actual minimum prices available on SpedizioneComoda.com, updated in April 2026 (DHL/UPS/FedEx) and November 2024 (TNT). They do not include the fuel surcharge, which varies weekly. Use the calculator for an up-to-date final quote.

⚠️ Prices are indicative and exclude the fuel surcharge. The calculator always displays the latest final price.

🇪🇺 Core EU — France, Germany, Spain, Austria and others

💡 No intra-EU customs duties. Ship as if you were in Italy.

Country1 kg2kg5kg10kg20kg30kg
🇩🇪 Germany€ 9,46€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 12,01€ 13,80€ 18,89
🇫🇷 France€ 9,46€ 9,56€ 11,30€ 17,91€ 19,89€ 23,16
🇪🇸 Spain€ 9,51€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 12,25€ 17,93€ 23,16
🇦🇹 Austria€ 9,51€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 13,15€ 18,20€ 23,18
🇧🇪 Belgium€ 9,46€ 9,56€ 11,16€ 16,38€ 17,35€ 23,16
🇳🇱 Netherlands€ 9,51€ 9,56€ 10,74€ 16,38€ 17,42€ 23,16
🇱🇺 Luxembourg€ 9,51€ 9,56€ 9,91€ 16,38€ 17,35€ 23,16
🇮🇪 Ireland€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 10,70€ 19,29€ 23,18€ 23,16
🇵🇹 Portugal€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 15,47€ 19,29€ 23,18€ 23,16
🇬🇷 Greece€ 9,56€ 10,14€ 17,07€ 25,19€ 28,97€ 28,97
🇸🇪 Sweden€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 13,09€ 19,33€ 23,14€ 23,18
🇩🇰 Denmark€ 9,56€ 9,56€12,40€18,44€19,54€ 23,16
🇫🇮 Finland€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 14,55€ 19,33€ 23,14€ 23,18
🇲🇹 Malta€ 13,90€ 22,90€ 40,22€ 40,81€ 40,81€ 44,39
🇨🇾 Cyprus€ 13,90€ 22,90€ 40,22€ 40,81€ 40,81€ 44,39

🇪🇺 Eastern EU — Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and others

💡 All EU countries: no customs charges. Rates are slightly higher than in Western Europe due to the greater distance.

Country1 kg2kg5kg10kg20kg30kg
🇵🇱 Poland€ 9,56€ 10,14€ 17,07€ 25,19€ 28,97€ 28,97
🇷🇴 Romania€ 9,56€ 13,50€ 22,83€ 28,94€ 28,97€ 28,94
🇧🇬 Bulgaria€ 9,56€ 13,50€ 22,83€ 28,94€ 28,97€ 28,94
🇭🇺 Hungary€ 9,56€ 10,14€ 17,07€ 25,19€ 28,97€ 28,97
🇨🇿 Czech Republic€ 9,56€ 10,14€ 17,07€ 25,19€ 28,97€ 28,97
🇸🇰 Slovakia€ 10,79€ 14,00€ 22,67€ 28,95€ 28,97€ 28,97
🇭🇷 Croatia€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 15,46€ 19,33€ 23,14€ 23,18
🇸🇮 Slovenia€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 11,51€ 19,33€ 23,14€ 23,18
🇱🇹 Lithuania€ 9,56€ 13,50€ 22,67€ 28,94€ 28,97€ 28,94
🇱🇻 Latvia€ 12,38€ 16,39€ 22,67€ 28,94€ 28,97€ 28,94
🇪🇪 Estonia€ 9,56€ 13,50€ 22,83€ 28,94€ 28,97€ 28,94

🌍 Neighbouring non-EU countries — Switzerland, Norway, Great Britain, Iceland, Andorra

⚠️ Outside the EU: customs clearance is mandatory and a pro forma invoice is required. For the UK, see the dedicated Brexit section.

Country1 kg2kg5kg10kg20kg30kg
🇨🇭 Switzerland€ 8,32€ 10,63€ 17,67€ 25,80€ 28,94€ 28,94
🇷🇴 Romania€ 9,56€ 13,50€ 22,83€ 28,94€ 28,97€ 28,94
🇳🇴 Norway€ 8,32€ 10,63€ 17,67€ 25,80€ 28,94€ 28,94
🇬🇧 Great Britain€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 9,56€ 15,23€ 16,74€ 24,79
🇦🇩 Andorra€ 11,06€ 16,39€ 22,67€ 32,77€ 37,09€ 39,96
🇮🇸 Iceland€ 14,36€ 17,72€ 26,85€ 38,09€ 53,68€ 54,60
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein€ 8,32€ 10,63€ 17,67€ 25,80€ 28,94€ 28,94

🌍 The Balkans and Eastern Europe — Turkey, Albania, Serbia, Ukraine and others

⚠️ Non-EU countries with full customs clearance procedures. Higher rates than in Western Europe due to distance and logistical complexity.

Country1 kg2kg5kg10kg20kg30kg
🇹🇷 Turkey€ 14,38€ 22,20€ 34,90€ 52,26€ 76,40€ 101,26
🇦🇱 Albania€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇷🇸 Serbia€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇲🇪 Montenegro€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇲🇰 North Macedonia€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇺🇦 Ukraine€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇲🇩 Moldova€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇧🇾 Belarus€20,45€ 25,48€ 41,66€ 64,89€ 107,32€ 140,91
🇬🇪 Georgia€28,45€ 41,40€ 63,76€ 100,42€ 158,48€ 215,49
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  • Commercial invoice or pro forma - with precise description of goods, quantity, actual value and country of origin
  • Declaration of free export - mandatory for exports from Italy to non-EU countries
  • Waybill - automatically generated by our platform after booking
  • EORI - for commercial company shipments (registered trader number)

The golden rule for the description of goods:

🚫 DO NOT write: “gift”, “clothes”, “personal items”, “goods”.”

✅ WRITE IN: “Men's cotton T-shirt - 2 pieces - value EUR 45 - made in Italy”.”

Vague descriptions = suspicious customs = blockage of the parcel. The more precise you are, the faster customs clearance.

📋 Learn more → What is the TARIC code and how to find it

📦 Guide to errors

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🚚 Couriers for deliveries to Europe

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👉 Ship with DHL – An extensive network across Europe, including remote countries and the Balkans. The top choice for reliability and geographical coverage.

👉 Ship with UPS – Competitive rates for key EU countries (Germany, France, Spain, Benelux). Excellent for B2B business shipments.

👉 Send with FedEx – Ideal for urgent express shipments and commercial samples. Strong presence in the main European hubs.

👉 Send with TNT – A cost-effective option for bulky goods and non-urgent shipments to Western Europe.

💡 SpedizioneComoda compares all available couriers for your destination and weight in real time: choose the best value for money using a single calculator.

⏱️ Delivery times to Europe

AreaExpress TimesTempi Economy
Core EU (DE, FR, ES, AT, BE, NL, LU)1-2 working days2-4 working days
EU (Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Sweden)2–3 working days3–5 working days
Eastern EU (PL, RO, BG, HU, CZ, SK)2–3 working days3–5 working days
Baltic and Scandinavian EU countries (FI, LT, LV, EE, DK)2–3 working days3–5 working days
Adriatic EU (Croatia, Slovenia)2–3 working days3–5 working days
Nearby non-EU countries (CH, NO, IS, LI)2–3 days + customs clearance (1–2 days)4-6 working days
Post-Brexit Britain2–3 days + customs clearance (1–2 days)4-6 working days
The Balkans (RS, AL, BA, ME, MK, MD)3–5 days + customs clearance6–10 working days
Turkey3–5 days + customs clearance6–10 working days
Eastern Europe (UA, BY, GE)4–6 days + customs clearance8–14 working days

⚠️ All delivery times are approximate. They do not include any time taken for customs clearance for destinations outside the EU.

📍 Examples include:

  • Milan → Berlin (Germany): 1 working day (express)
  • Rome → Paris (France): 1–2 working days (express)
  • Milan → Warsaw (Poland): 2–3 days
  • Rome → Barcelona (Spain): 2 working days (express)
  • Milan → Zurich (Switzerland): 2–3 days + 1–2 days for customs clearance (express)
  • Rome → London (Great Britain): 2–3 days + 1–2 days for customs clearance (express)
  • Milan → Belgrade (Serbia): 3–5 days + customs clearance (express)

📄 Customs procedures for sending parcels to Europe

✅ EU countries: no customs checks

For shipments to the 27 countries of the European Union, there are no customs formalities. The European Single Market guarantees the free movement of goods without barriers. No additional documents are required compared with a domestic shipment: just the correct address and suitable packaging.

⚠️ Non-EU countries: customs clearance required

For Switzerland, Norway, Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra and all the Balkan and Eastern European countries, customs clearance is compulsory.

👉 European Commission — TARIC customs duties

Documents required:

  • Commercial or pro forma invoice in English (or in the language of the country)
  • Detailed description of the goods — never “gift” or “goods”
  • Declared actual value — customs checks
  • Sender’s EORI number for commercial consignments
  • Country of origin of the goods

💡 📋 TARIC code: every product that crosses a customs border has an HS/TARIC code which determines the duty applied. Find out what the TARIC code is

🚫 Always avoid these descriptions:

  • “gift” — held up at customs
  • “personal items” — too vague
  • “goods” — rejected

✅ Use precise descriptions:

  • “Leather shoes – 1 pair – value €90 – made in Italy”
  • “Printed book – 3 volumes – value €45”
  • “Steel mechanical components – 5 items – value €200”

🇬🇧 Great Britain and Brexit: what’s changing for deliveries

⚠️ On 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom left the European Union. Shipments to Great Britain are no longer considered intra-EU: they require customs clearance, a pro forma invoice and — for commercial shipments — the sender’s EORI number. It is one of the most popular non-EU destinations for Italians.

Key post-Brexit differences:

  • VAT (VAT) UK: de minimis threshold of £135 — below this threshold, VAT is collected by the seller at the time of sale; above it, VAT is payable on importation
  • Customs duties: applicable to goods not produced in the EU or the UK, in accordance with the rules of origin
  • EORI: compulsory for B2B commercial shipments
  • Extra time: Please allow an additional 1–2 working days for UK customs clearance (HMRC)
  • Prices: from €9.56 per 1 kg — competitive thanks to the volume of UK shipments on our network

👉 A comprehensive guide to shipping to the UK

ShippingComoda handles all types of international shipping:

⚠️ Before shipping, always check that the goods are not on the list of prohibited items of the chosen carrier and the country of destination.

🗺️ Directory of European countries — dedicated pages

We have created detailed guides for each country: costs, time, customs documents, address format, local holidays and practical tips. Select the continent or search the country directly.

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💡  Can’t find the town? Use the calculator: SpedizioneComoda.com covers all European countries. For Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Andorra, quotes are available directly online.

❓ FAQs — Shipping to Europe

Is sending a parcel to an EU country any different from sending one to Italy?

From a customs perspective, no: the European Single Market removes all customs barriers between the 27 EU countries. No additional documents are required. The only difference is the cost of delivery, which depends on the distance and the courier chosen.

How much does it cost to send a 1 kg parcel to Germany?

From €9.46 with the most affordable service available on SpedizioneComoda.com. Use the calculator for an up-to-date quote, including the fuel surcharge.

Do you need to go through customs to send a parcel to Switzerland?

Yes. Switzerland is not part of the European Union (although it is part of the Schengen Area for the movement of people). Every consignment requires a pro forma invoice, a description of the goods and the declared actual value. Swiss customs are efficient and processing times are generally 1–2 additional days.

How has Brexit affected shipments to Great Britain?

From 1 January 2021, the UK is outside the EU: a pro forma invoice is required, as well as HMRC customs clearance, and for commercial shipments, the sender’s EORI number. There is a VAT threshold of £135 that determines who pays VAT. Clearing times are extended by 1–2 days. See our dedicated page for full details: spedizionecomoda.com/spedizioni-internazionali/spedire-pacco-in-inghilterra/

Can I send parcels to Albania, Serbia or Ukraine?

Yes. These are non-EU countries with full customs procedures. The rates are higher than in Western Europe. Always allow an extra 2–4 days for local customs clearance. Please refer to the price tables in the ‘Balkans and Eastern Europe’ section above.

How many days does it take for a parcel to arrive from Milan to Paris?

Via DHL or UPS Express within 1 working day. Via economy services within 2–3 days. France is one of the European destinations with the fastest delivery times from Italy.

Can I send a pallet to Europe?

Yes, to most European countries. For EU countries, the procedures are the same as for parcels. For non-EU countries and the Balkans, please contact us to check feasibility and obtain a personalised quote.

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🪜 How to send parcels to Europe in 6 steps

Step 1

Pack the parcel


and measures weight and dimensions

Step 2

Enter the figures into the calculator

and choose your courier

Step 3

If the country is outside the EU:

Prepare the pro forma invoice with a detailed description of the goods

Step 4

Complete the order

and pay online

Step 5

Print waybill

and apply it to the package

Step 6

Wait for your parcel to be collected from your home

and track your parcel using the tracking number