How long does a truck take from Berlin to Warsaw?

Around 570 km, typically covered in about a day under standard EU driving-time rules.

Which border crossing is used for Germany-Poland freight?

Most freight crosses at Świecko-Frankfurt (Oder) on the A2/A12 corridor, the busiest Germany-Poland crossing, with a large warehousing cluster built up around it on the Polish side.

Do trucks need to register for e-TOLL to drive in Poland?

Yes, any vehicle over 3.5 tonnes needs to register for Poland's e-TOLL system before using the A1, A2, A4 motorways and other tolled sections; it's GNSS-based and calculated by distance, axle count and emissions class.

Why is so much automotive freight moving between Germany and Poland?

Poland hosts a large base of automotive component manufacturing that feeds just-in-time deliveries to assembly plants in Germany, making it one of the densest freight corridors in the EU.

Do you have a local team in Poland?

Yes - Poland is one of our own offices, alongside Spain, Germany and the UK, so shipments there are coordinated locally rather than managed remotely.

Road Freight

Road Freight to Poland: FTL, LTL and Refrigerated Transport

Cargo Logistic Solutions runs road freight to and from Poland with our own office on the ground there, alongside our teams in Spain, Germany and the UK. Poland isn't just a destination on our map, it's one of our home bases, and it's also become one of Europe's busiest logistics corridors in its own right, sitting between the German industrial heartland and the rest of Central and Eastern Europe. We quote the route, insure the cargo, and give you a personal logistics manager for the whole journey. You pay for the A→B leg only.

What do we ship to and from Poland?

Poland is deeply woven into the German automotive and industrial supply chain - component plants across western and southern Poland feed just-in-time deliveries to assembly lines in Germany, which makes the Germany-Poland lane one of the densest FTL corridors in the EU. On top of that, Poland has grown into a major e-commerce and 3PL warehousing hub, its central location and connectivity make it a natural distribution point for retail goods serving the rest of Europe. Poland is also a significant food and agricultural exporter, so temperature-controlled freight runs in both directions.

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How long does road freight to Poland take?

Route	Distance (approx.)	Typical transit
Berlin → Warsaw	~570 km	1 day
London → Warsaw (Channel crossing)	~1,635 km	2–3 days
Madrid → Warsaw	~2,900 km	4–5 days

Nearly all Germany-Poland freight funnels through the Świecko-Frankfurt (Oder) crossing on the A2/A12 corridor, the busiest Germany-Poland border point, with a dense cluster of warehousing built up around it on the Polish side specifically to handle the volume. It's usually the fastest routing option, but it's also where delays concentrate if there's disruption.

Which vehicle fits your shipment to Poland?

Tarpaulin truck (curtainsider) - the standard choice for a full FTL load of automotive components, machinery or palletised goods, up to 92 m³ and 24 t.
Refrigerated trucking, for food and agricultural exports needing a temperature-controlled run.
LTL / groupage - for smaller consignments consolidated with other Poland-bound freight, common on the busy Germany-Poland lane.

Do you need customs clearance for shipments to Poland?

No - Poland is an EU member state, so freight between Germany, Spain and Poland moves under free circulation: no customs declaration, just a CMR consignment note. Freight from the UK still needs an export customs clearance, an EORI number and usually a T1 transit document, since Brexit took the UK out of the EU customs union.

What affects the price of road freight to Poland?

Distance and origin, a Berlin-Warsaw run costs a fraction of a Madrid-Warsaw one.
e-TOLL charges - Poland's GNSS-based electronic toll system applies to all vehicles over 3.5 t on the A1, A2 and A4 motorways and selected expressways, calculated by distance, axle count and
Vehicle type, reefer rates sit above a standard tarpaulin truck.
Load size, full truckload (ldm/m³/t) versus a groupage rate per pallet.
Border timing, congestion at Świecko/Frankfurt (Oder) during peak periods can add to transit time.
Cargo type, automotive just-in-time deliveries often carry tighter delivery windows than general freight, which affects scheduling and price.

Regular shipments to Poland?

If you're shipping the same lane every week, automotive components on a JIT schedule, retail stock into a Polish distribution centre, a contract rate is worth setting up: a fixed price, a guaranteed truck, and a manager on our Polish team who already knows your route and your delivery windows.

Request a route quote and we'll come back with pricing and the next available slot the same day.