Freight Athens → Bucharest
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Freight transport Athens → Bucharest: 1,120 km via the Balkans corridor (Promachonas–Sofia–Plovdiv–Ruse–Bucharest), typically 2–3 business days for LTL. Both countries are EU members — no customs duties, only standard freight paperwork. Haulx provides verified quotes from carriers running this corridor regularly.
🛃 Border crossing: Promachonas / Kulata (GR–BG), then Giurgiu / Ruse (BG–RO)
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Freight prices Athens → Bucharest — 2026
Market price ranges by shipment type
2026 indicative rates — final price depends on volume, access, and date.
| Shipment type | Price range |
|---|---|
| Single pallet (≤1000 kg) | €160 – €280 |
| LTL (2–5 pallets) | €420 – €750 |
| FTL (full truck) | €1400 – €2400 |
| Small move (studio / ≤8 m³) | €700 – €1100 |
Customs handling included for non-EU routes. Packing and tailgate lift charged separately.
Quote checklist
What to include in your request
- Exact pickup and delivery addresses
- Weight / volume / pallet count
- Goods description & HS codes (if commercial)
- Required delivery window
- Loading dock availability or floor/elevator for moves
- Any dangerous or special goods
Route guide
Route overview: Athens to Bucharest
The standard route follows the A2/E79 through northern Greece, crosses into Bulgaria at Promachonas/Kulata, continues via Sofia and Plovdiv on the Trakia motorway, crosses into Romania at Giurgiu/Ruse bridge, then north to Bucharest on A1/DN5. Total ~1,120 km with two border crossings.
Customs & documentation (EU–EU)
No import duties between Greece and Romania. Commercial shipments require CMR waybill, commercial invoice, and packing list. At the Bulgarian–Romanian border (Ruse) there may be short checks even within the EU. Keep all documents accessible in the truck cab.
FTL vs LTL for this route
FTL: dedicated 40-tonne truck, full trailer, fastest option (2 days). LTL: your goods share a truck with other shipments — lower cost but transit extends to 3–4 days with consolidation stops typically in Sofia. Best for 1–6 pallets.
Route overview: Athens → Bucharest
Distance: 1120 km · Drive time: 13.5 h · Door-to-door: 16–24 h · Transit: 2–3 business day(s).
What affects the price
Total weight and volume, number of pallets, floor access and elevator availability, loading dock, delivery urgency (FTL vs LTL), and add-on services (packing, tailgate lift, assembly).
What to include in your request
Exact addresses (pickup + delivery), pallet count or cubic metres, goods description and HS codes for commercial shipments, required delivery window, and any special handling.
Popular areas
Pickup areas — Athens
Delivery areas — Bucharest
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