Shipping books abroad
We ship books abroad with pickup from your home. See how to pack them, so that they arrive just as you put them in the box, and where you see the cost.
Books for a student abroad, a collection that moves with you, orders from your bookshop: we collect them from your home and deliver them to the recipient’s address. The heavy weight of books is the main cost factor, and the right packing keeps it down.
How do you pack books for shipping?
- A sturdy boxslightly larger than the books, new or in good condition.
- Filling at the bottom and in the gapscrumpled paper or packing material, so that the books do not move.
- Protection for valuable bookswrapped separately in paper or plastic, especially hardback editions.
- Sealingtape on every seam and a label with the recipient's details.
Can you ship books abroad?
Within the European Union
No customs. Choose express for speed or the economy service for a lower price.
Outside the European Union
Each country has its own rules on customs and duties. Ask us before you pack.
Sending a box or a small load? See parcel delivery abroad by country and what it costs.
What do customers ask about shipping books?
How do I pack books for shipping?
In a sturdy box slightly larger than the books, with crumpled paper or packing material at the bottom and in the gaps between them. The books go in upright or on their side, and always tightly, so that they do not knock against each other.
Why does shipping books cost so much?
Paper is heavy. You are charged the actual weight of the box, so it is best if the books fit exactly, with no empty space. See the price for your own box in the cost calculator.
Can I send books to a student?
Yes, together with other things a student needs. See also the student parcel.
How much does it cost to ship books?
It depends on the weight, the dimensions, the route and the service. You see the exact amount in the cost calculator before you book.
Do you collect books from my home?
Yes. We collect from your address, in any city, every day. All shipments abroad go through our two distribution centres, in Athens and Thessaloniki, and leave from there by road or by air for every country. Shipments by sea leave from the Athens distribution centre, through the port of Piraeus.
Customer reviews on Google
I only recently started using their services. Within one month I've called them twice for transfer from Brussels suburbs (Belgium) to Thessaloniki (Greece). Prices are very reasonable. Instructions and exchange of messages with staff was prompt and helpful. Packages were handed over to and delivered by DHL. First time it was a delivery of 3 not very big boxes with books. Second time it was a small…
Excellent service! Very reliable company. I strongly recommend it for international shipping.
Great service.Even though the package was very delicate and the route was from Greece to France , it was delivered very fast and there was no complaint by the recipient about the condition it arrived in. I am very happy with Spourgitis Transport and will definitely use them again.
Fast and reliable. I sent twice from and to Spain and everything was good. Would recommend
Very professional, friendly and polite staff! My mother sent us the olive oil in UK. Arrived with no delays, safe and with no damages. Very satisfied!! Thank you.
Very reliable company , efficient with very friendly and polite staff. A Company of high standards within Europe. My sending of olive oil to my kids in UK arrives always safely and on time!
4.8 ★ from more than 5,400 Google reviews at our Athens and Kalamata offices.
Ship your books
Tell us the destination and the weight — see the price before you book.