International Move Poland–Germany, Door to Door

Planning a move from Poland to Germany — from Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw or Poznan to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or another German city? You likely have three questions: how much will it cost, how long will it take, and what about the paperwork. Here's the short answer: the move is organized door to door, with no intermediate warehouses, transit typically runs 1 to 3 days depending on the route, and you get a quote within 15–30 minutes of your request.

How a Poland–Germany move works, step by step

1. Request and quote. You describe your volume (or send a list or photos), pickup and delivery addresses, and preferred date. You receive a preliminary price within 15–30 minutes.
2. Inventory and packing. Before loading, an inventory list is drawn up. Fragile and valuable items are packed with professional materials; furniture is disassembled and secured in the truck to prevent shifting in transit.
3. Loading. The crew loads your belongings — for smaller volumes, this can be a groupage (LTL) shipment combined with other customers on the same route, which lowers the cost.
4. Transit. The Warsaw–Berlin route usually takes about a day; longer routes, such as to Munich or Cologne, can take 2–3 days once EU driver rest-time rules are factored in.
5. Unloading and placement. On arrival, the crew brings items in and, if requested, reassembles furniture according to your instructions.

Documents: no customs formalities

Poland and Germany are both EU member states, so personal belongings cross the border without customs clearance. In practice you'll need: valid ID, an inventory list of what's being transported, and, where relevant, proof of your new address or lease. This isn't legal advice — the exact requirements depend on your situation (a company relocation or bringing a vehicle along, for example, follows different rules).

What determines the price

• Volume of belongings, which determines whether you need groupage (LTL) or a dedicated vehicle.
• Distance and specific route (Warsaw is closer to Berlin than to Munich).
• Floor level and lift availability at pickup and delivery.
• Extra services: furniture disassembly/reassembly, packing materials, handling oversized items.
• Urgency — a tight timeline can affect the cost of dedicated transport.

You'll get an exact figure after the quote; we explain the range and what it's based on, rather than advertising a "from" price that almost always climbs once the details come in.

Typical moving scenarios

As a rough guide, a studio or one-bedroom apartment usually fits into a single groupage shipment and takes less time to load. A three- or four-bedroom home more often needs a dedicated vehicle or consolidation into 1–2 trips, especially with large furniture or appliances involved. An office move adds workstation disassembly and reassembly — worth flagging at the request stage so the crew arrives with the right team size and materials.

Insurance and cargo safety

Carrier liability in transit is covered under the CMR convention. If you're moving high-value items — antiques, electronics, artwork — it's worth arranging additional coverage beyond the standard CMR liability; ask about this when submitting your request.

Why Layner Group

We've been active in the European market for more than 5 years, completing over 1,500 international moves and more than 10,000 commercial shipments. Our own fleet ranges from 1 to 24 tonnes, so we can match the vehicle to your volume — you don't pay for empty space in a full truck. We operate under ISO 9001 certification and CMR compliance, with offices in Poland and France that make coordinating a Poland–Germany move more straightforward. Payment is flexible: typically 10% at booking, with the balance due before unloading at the new address — no full prepayment required.

Ready to talk dates and volume? Submit a request and we'll come back with a quote within 15–30 minutes.