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Moving from Italy to Germany? Over the Alps, no customs, and a free quote from one vetted, FIDI-certified partner mover.
In short: Italy to Germany is an EU move, so there is no customs barrier for household goods. Most road moves cross the Alps via the Brenner Pass, the main route between the two countries, with Munich the natural first city on the German side. Transit is a few days from northern Italy, longer from the south.
You register your new German address (Anmeldung) within 14 days of arriving. A part load keeps costs down; a dedicated vehicle is faster. The enquiry is free.
The Alps sit between the two countries, and the Brenner Pass is the main crossing for road moves. It is the lowest and busiest of the Alpine routes, which makes it the natural choice. Munich is usually the first major German city on the far side, so southern German destinations are the quickest to reach. These are sometimes called overseas removals or house removals to Germany, and the removal services described here cover all of them.
From northern Italy, Milan or Turin, the move is a couple of days by road. From central or southern Italy it takes longer. In winter, Alpine weather can occasionally affect timing, which a good mover plans around.
Because Italy and Germany are both EU members, there is no customs declaration for household goods and no import paperwork. What you do need is Anmeldung, registering your new German address at the local Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving in.
The confirmation letter is needed for much of daily life in Germany, so it is worth booking your Anmeldung appointment early.
For a smaller move, a part load shares vehicle space and keeps the cost down over the distance. For a full home or a fixed date, a dedicated vehicle is faster. Mention any tricky access at either end when you enquire.
Send your Italian collection city, your German destination and a rough idea of your volume for a free quote from one FIDI-certified partner mover.
This guide is written and maintained by Darren Benjamin, founder of International Removals Companies (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576). Darren has worked in international removals and logistics for over 20 years and has been a director of a UK removals company since 2013.
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Moving between the UK and Germany means switching between pounds and euros. German landlords normally ask for a deposit of two to three months' cold rent (Kaltmiete) in euros before they hand over the keys, and that is usually the first large euro payment you will make. International Removals Companies can connect you with a trusted currency exchange partner at no charge. Ask about this when you request your Germany removals quote.
This is a customer convenience only. International Removals Companies does not give exchange rate advice, forecasts, savings claims, urgency claims or instructions to transfer money.
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Almost all UK to Germany road freight crosses at the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone or by ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk. From there the standard corridor runs east through Belgium on the E40, crossing into Germany near Aachen and joining the A4 and A3.
The A3 runs from the Dutch border south-east through Cologne, Frankfurt and Nuremberg to Austria. The A2 runs east from the Ruhr through Hannover to Berlin. The A7 runs the full length of the country from Flensburg on the Danish border south to Bavaria. Most German deliveries use one of these three.
Intercontinental sea freight enters at Hamburg or Bremerhaven on the North Sea. Baltic ferries from Sweden and Finland arrive at Lübeck-Travemünde, Kiel and Rostock. Air freight goes through Frankfurt Airport, which handles more cargo than any other airport in Europe.
The connected partner moving company confirms which corridor and entry point suits your specific route, volume and destination Bundesland.
International moving companies price by cubic metre, not by room count or weight. A sparsely furnished three bed house can cost less than a heavily furnished two bed flat. Reducing volume before the survey is the most effective way to lower the figure.
Ground floor with parking outside is straightforward. A fourth floor German apartment with no lift, restricted parking and a narrow stairwell may need an external furniture lift. Describe access honestly at survey stage so it is priced in rather than discovered on the day.
June to August is peak season across the European moving industry, and prices rise while availability tightens. October to March is materially cheaper. Month-end and Friday collections are busier than mid-week, mid-month slots.