Shipping times and costs from Berlin, Germany to Paris, France

Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
1 - 4 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air ยฃ1,555 - ยฃ1,719
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ816 - ยฃ902

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ1,256 - ยฃ1,388

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea ยฃ1,884 - ยฃ2,082

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to France

If cities were people, Paris would be an A-list celebrity. Itโ€™s world famous, beautiful and super stylish. Located in the north-central part of France, โ€œthe City of Lightsโ€ is the home of cafรฉ culture. Coffee, croissants and wine are all important parts of life here, best enjoyed at an outside table along a pretty Parisian boulevard. The city centre is rather small (by global standards), but that means almost everything is easily walkable. Take a stroll through central Paris and youโ€™ll see nothing but green parks and iconic buildings, ranging from the Parc Monceau to the mighty Eiffel Tower. To top it all off, thereโ€™s the tree-lined River Seine flowing through the middle of the city. A home in Paris means living in the fashion capital of the world, so itโ€™s ideal for fans of first-rate designer shopping. Before you can start your new French life, there are some practical things you need to know about first.
 

Different shipping options

Assuming you have some belongings that youโ€™d like to bring, you need to choose between two shipping options: sea or air. They both have their advantages and disadvantages.
 
  • Air freight is the quicker of the two but it is also considerably more expensive. Itโ€™s good for last-minute moves but we donโ€™t advise it if youโ€™ve got time to spare.
  • Sea freight is slower but it also comes at a much lower cost. As long as youโ€™re planning your move well enough in advance, we recommend that you choose ocean shipping. Shipping containers come in two sizes (20ft and 40ft) depending on the amount of stuff you want to take with you. Thereโ€™s also the option to use only a portion of a container (called Less Than Container Load, or LCL). Your shipping supplier can help you with all of these decisions. Most of our suppliers offer a full door-to-door service, but you should double check this before agreeing on a price.

Major shipping routes

The most common way for a shipping container to reach Paris is via the Port of Le Havre, which is situated on Franceโ€™s northern coastline and is the countryโ€™s second largest port. Itโ€™s a massive operation and it can deal with the worldโ€™s biggest container ships. Once your container is on the dry land of Le Havre, it will travel 200 km by truck or train to Paris. However, itโ€™s also possible that your container will travel by ship all the way to the Port of Paris, Franceโ€™s most major inbound port. Either way, your container should arrive safe and sound at your new Parisian home.

Paris customs

Customs are the final hurdle. It sounds like a daunting process but it can be a fairly pain-free experience if you do everything thatโ€™s asked of you. Firstly, you need to create an inventory (ie. a list) of everything youโ€™re bringing into France, declaring the contents of each box as clearly and specifically as possible. All containers are subject to physical inspection, so customs officials will know if you arenโ€™t telling the truth in your inventory. Fortunately, you can avoid paying any duty on your cargo if youโ€™re moving to France permanently. Just make sure you get a Certificate of Change of Residence from the French Consulate, as this will prove that youโ€™ve lived outside France for the 12 months prior to your move date. See below to get an idea of the things that you arenโ€™t allowed to bring into France.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: ยฃ1,256 - ยฃ1,388

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: ยฃ2,386 - ยฃ2,637

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: ยฃ389 - ยฃ430

Quarantine & Taxes: ยฃ1,000 - ยฃ2,500

Price: ยฃ3,356 - ยฃ6,638

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Unusual Restricted Items

Asbestos
Asbestos and any product containing Asbestos.
Counterfeit Items
Counterfeit goods are prohibited absolutely by French Customs.
Animal products
Animal products originating from outside an EU member state.
Live Trees or Plants
Live trees are subject to restrictions.
Ornamental Foliage
Foliage is subject to restrictions.
Animals
Pets need to be identifiable, vaccinated against rabies and have a health certificate.