Transport and freight Greece ↔ Switzerland
Relocations from Greece to Switzerland, and pallets and freight to and from Switzerland, with Spourgitis since 1943. We collect from your home or business, deliver to the recipient's door, and you know the cost before you send.
Spourgitis moves relocations and household goods from Greece to Switzerland, and pallets and commercial goods to and from Switzerland. We are a family-run transport company since 1943. We collect from your address and deliver to the recipient’s door across Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva, Basel and every other city. Switzerland is outside the European Union, so every shipment goes through customs. The import duty and VAT are paid by the recipient. We have departures for Switzerland every day.
Sending just one parcel or a suitcase? See parcel delivery Switzerland – Greece.
How much does freight to Switzerland cost?
The cost of transport between Switzerland and Greece depends on the volume, the weight, the pickup and delivery cities and the service, express or economy. You see the exact amount before you send, with no hidden charges.
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| What you send | Price | How it is set |
|---|---|---|
| Relocation / household goods | by quote | volume in cubic metres, cities, extra services |
| Pallet (Greece → Switzerland) | by quote | weight, dimensions, destination postcode |
| Commercial goods (LTL) | by quote | volume, weight, shared truck |
For relocations, pallets and commercial goods the price is set case by case: ask for a quote or call +30 210 34 24 808. Parcels and suitcases have a separate price list: parcel delivery Switzerland – Greece.
How long does shipping from Switzerland to Greece take?
The delivery time between Switzerland and Greece depends on the transport method. You get the delivery date together with the quote.
Express
The fastest option for urgent loads and smaller quantities of goods.
Shared truck (groupage)
The most economical option for larger loads and pallets, by road.
Relocation
Scheduled according to the volume and the pickup and delivery cities.
Moving to Switzerland
We take care of the planning, the packing and wrapping, and the transport of your household goods, for people moving to Switzerland for work or studies.
Shared truck (groupage)
You share space with other loads and pay only for the space you use. The most economical option.
How much does a move to Switzerland cost?
The cost is calculated from the volume of your belongings in cubic metres, the distance and any extra services. For an exact quote we only need:
- City and postcodefor pickup and delivery
- Floor and liftat both addresses
- A list of itemsor photos of the rooms
- Preferred dateand whether you need packing
For businesses: pallets and freight shipping
For Greek businesses exporting to Switzerland, and for businesses and shops in Switzerland bringing in products from Greece, we move euro pallets and commercial goods on a shared truck (LTL), where you pay only for the space you use. Every load travels with an international CMR consignment note.
Olive oil and products from Greece
We send olive oil in metal tins and food from Greece to relatives, restaurants and shops in Switzerland, packed so that they arrive intact. See how olive oil transport abroad works.
Cities we serve
In Switzerland
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Lucerne, Lugano, Winterthur and every other city, through our partner network.
In Greece
Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Kalamata, Larissa and the whole country.
How it works
Cost
Calculate the amount online or give us a call. A real person answers.
Pickup
We come to the address and at the time you choose, home or business.
Transport
By road or express, with insurance and the consignment note we issue ourselves.
Delivery
To the recipient's door. We keep you updated by SMS and email at every step.
What do you need for Swiss customs?
Swiss customs checks every shipment to or from Greece, because Switzerland is outside the European Union. We take care of the export formalities from Greece together with our customs partners. The import duty and VAT are paid by the recipient, before, at or after delivery, when the Swiss customs authority notifies them.
Which documents are needed
- Commercial goods: a commercial invoice with the description and value of each item.
- Personal belongings and gifts: a list of contents with their value.
- Moving to Switzerland: the declaration of household effects (form 18.44) is made by the recipient with the Swiss customs authority. Household effects, meaning items you were already using, can enter duty-free when you move your residence there.
Why choose Spourgitis
Since 1943
Four generations of the same family in transport.
A real person answers
On the phone, before and after your shipment.
You know the cost before you send
No hidden charges.
Both directions
From Greece to Switzerland and back, with the same company.
Insurance on every shipment
With optional extra cover for valuable items.
Daily departures
Departures for Switzerland every day. We tell you in advance which documents customs will need.
Frequently asked questions
Do you collect from the address in Switzerland and deliver to the door in Greece?
Yes. We collect from your address in Switzerland and deliver to the recipient’s door anywhere in Greece, and the other way round. You do not need to take your things to a drop-off point.
Do you transport from Thessaloniki to Switzerland?
Yes. We collect from Thessaloniki and from all over Greece, with delivery to any city in Switzerland.
Do you need customs for transport from Switzerland to Greece?
Yes. Switzerland is outside the European Union, so every shipment goes through customs clearance. You give us an invoice or a list of contents, and we take care of the export formalities from Greece together with our partners. For a move to Switzerland, the declaration of household effects is made by the recipient with the Swiss customs authority.
Who pays duty and VAT in Switzerland?
The recipient. The import duty and VAT are paid before, at or after delivery, when the Swiss customs authority notifies the recipient. The same applies to parcels.
How often do you have departures for Switzerland?
Every day. You get the delivery date together with the quote.
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Switzerland?
Parcels and suitcases have a fixed price list by weight: see parcel delivery Switzerland – Greece. Customs also applies to parcels: the import duty and VAT are paid by the recipient.
How long does transport from Switzerland to Greece take?
It depends on the transport method: the express service is the fastest, while road transport on a shared truck is the most economical. You get the delivery date together with the quote.
How much does a move from Greece to Switzerland cost?
It depends on the volume in cubic metres, the cities and any extra services. Send us a list or photos of your items and the addresses, and we give you the exact amount before you send.
How much does it cost to send a pallet to Switzerland?
The price depends on the weight, the dimensions and the destination postcode. It is set case by case: ask for a quote or call +30 210 34 24 808.
Do you handle student moves?
Yes. For students moving to Switzerland we transport furniture, books and personal belongings. If it is just a few boxes or suitcases, see parcel delivery Switzerland – Greece.
Is my shipment insured?
Yes. Every shipment is insured, and for valuable items we offer extra cover at a small cost.
How can I pay?
By card, PayPal or bank transfer. Businesses receive an invoice.
Where is my shipment?
With the shipment number we give you, you can see online where it is, and we keep you updated by SMS and email at every step.
Customer reviews for shipments to Switzerland
The most efficient and reliable courier/transport agency in Greece. The very best by far!!! I have been using their services to send packages to Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and Portugal. I never had a problem.
I used it couple of times per year for the last 4 years. Professionals, very good communication and instructions during the procedure and excellent delivery service. Very good prices. All the packages I had from Greece to Netherlands arrived in excellent condition and faster that estimated time! Totally recommend
Azienda seria, sono molto precisi e rispettano gli orari di ritiro e consegna seguono le spedizioni passo dopo passo informando i l' cliente. Sicuramente farò altre spedizioni in futuro con loro.
Highly recommended. Transfered my packages from Belgium to Greece. Professionals!!! Best price guaranteed.
Sourgitis Metaforiki was excellent. Everything was perfect. The punctuality was great, the prices were very good, and our package arrived exactly when they said it would. The courier who picked up our package from Greece was very kind and very helpful. I definitely recommend this company. Keep up the good work!
Amazing service by the team, their customer support was exceptional at all times, from arranging details down to problem solving, all things arrived in great condition and within the expected timeframe, have already recommended them to other friends!
4.8 ★ from more than 5,400 Google reviews at our Athens and Kalamata offices.
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Moving to Switzerland?
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