Moving from the UK to Germany
Shared loads from £180/m³ on selected routes · 3–6 day transit · EU customs procedures · vetted UK removal firms handling paperwork in-house.
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Shared-load international removals are priced individually. Rates depend on route, total volume, collection and delivery location, access, dates and available space on scheduled vehicles. Lower per-m³ rates may be available on selected routes when we already have compatible space available. Minimum charges apply. Minimum charges apply. Final pricing depends on route, collection/delivery location, volume, access, dates and vehicle availability.
What to expect on a United Kingdom → Germany move
Your household goods leave the UK from a coastal port (typically Dover, Portsmouth or Immingham depending on route). Shared loads consolidate with 3–8 other Germany-bound households in a dedicated Germany-line lorry. Expect 3–6 working days door-to-door plus 1–5 days customs clearance at the Germany port.
Anmeldung (address registration) is required within 14 days. Kitchens are typically NOT included in rented flats.
Every Germany consignment is sealed, numbered and photographed
Once your container is loaded, our partner crew fastens a numbered plastic customs seal, photographs it, and logs the seal number on your inventory. Customs officers at the Germany port verify the same number on arrival — proof your load has been undisturbed door-to-door.
Included with every Germany move
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FAQs
How much does it cost to move from the UK to Germany?
Shared-load international removals are priced individually. Rates depend on route, total volume, collection and delivery location, access, dates and available space on scheduled vehicles. Lower per-m³ rates may be available on selected routes when we already have compatible space available. Minimum charges apply. Typical shared-load rates may range from around £180–£350+ per m³ depending on the move, with minimum collection and delivery charges applying. Small loads usually cost substantially more per cubic metre, because fixed collection and delivery costs are spread across fewer cubic metres. A dedicated 20m³ van for a one-to-two bedroom household is typically around £2,600, and customs and export packing are usually £150–£450 extra.
How long does the United Kingdom to Germany transit take?
Transit is typically 3–6 working days once the vehicle leaves the origin. Add 1–5 working days for customs clearance at the Germany port.
Do I need customs paperwork for Germany?
Yes. Post-Brexit, every UK ↔ Germany household move is a customs export. You'll need a valued inventory, ID, address proof at destination, and ideally a Transfer of Residence (ToR) application to avoid import VAT.
What's the cheapest way to move on this route?
Shared loads consolidated with other Germany-bound households are usually the cheapest option — indicatively £180–£350+ per m³, priced individually per move. Small loads usually cost substantially more per cubic metre, because fixed collection and delivery costs are spread across fewer cubic metres. Book 6–8 weeks ahead and avoid the June–September peak to save 15–25%.
Do I drive on the right in Germany?
Germany drives on the right. Removal crews plan loading logistics accordingly — worth flagging if your destination street has narrow access.
Guides that apply to this route
UK cities we regularly move to Germany from
Local port routing, access notes and lead times for each origin.
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