Freight Bucharest → Athens
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Freight transport Bucharest → Athens: 1,120 km via the Balkans corridor through Bulgaria. Both countries are EU members — no customs duties. Transit 2–3 business days for LTL, 2 days for FTL. Strong return-load market makes this direction often more affordable than Athens → Bucharest.
🛃 Border crossing: Giurgiu / Ruse (RO–BG), then Kulata / Promachonas (BG–GR)
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Freight prices Bucharest → Athens — 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.
Route guide
Route overview: Bucharest → Athens
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.
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