Shipping a parcel to Germany? Sorted.
Compare top carriers in one overview and ship at our negotiated rates. Within the EU you don't need customs paperwork.
10% welcome discount on all your bookings for the first 4 weeks · for businessesFor individuals and businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium.
FedEx EconomyCheapest option See rate FedEx PriorityFastest option See rate 
UPS SaverExpress See rate 
DHL WorldwideExpress See rate You can compare and book without an account, also as an individual.
Calculate your shipping costs to Germany right away
Enter your shipment, compare the carriers side by side and have it picked up today.
Welcome discount · businesses only
10% off all your bookings for the first 4 weeks
No credit card, minimum volume or contract
What are you sending to Germany?
From documents to pallets. For each type of shipment you see the carriers that fit, with their delivery time.
Contracts, invoices and other papers. Express, with the delivery time the carrier gives for Germany.
Rate for documents →Choose between economy and express and see the expected delivery day for each carrier.
Rate for parcels →Heavier and larger freight to Germany, including handling of the transport documents.
Rate for pallets →How to send a parcel to Germany
Four steps, no account needed to compare.
Enter your shipment
Address, dimensions and weight. You don't need an account to see rates.
Compare and choose
All carriers side by side, with price, delivery time and terms.
Label created automatically
Your shipping label is created and ready straight away. Within the EU you don't need customs paperwork.
Your chosen carrier picks up
Pick-up at the address you choose. Track your shipment in your account.
What you need for a shipment to Germany
Germany is in the EU, so you don't need any customs paperwork. You enter your shipment, choose a carrier and have it picked up.
Shipping tips for Germany
Germany is in the EU, so your shipment doesn't go through customs. These tips help you ship as cheaply and quickly as possible.
No customs paperwork needed
Germany is in the EU, so your shipment goes without a customs invoice and without import duties across the border. All you need is a full address and the right dimensions.
Compare on delivery time, not just price
Within the EU, economy and express are often close together. Check the expected delivery dayfor each option; sometimes a day faster is only a few euros more.
Add a phone number and email
If nobody answers the door, carriers call or email your recipient in Germany. With a correct phone number and email address you avoid a failed delivery and return costs.
Enter dimensions and weight accurately
Carriers measure again when they collect. If the dimensions or weight differ, you get an additional charge. Measure the box including packaging and round up.
Booking checklist
Got everything to hand? Then you can book in two minutes
- ✓The recipient's full address and phone number
- ✓Dimensions and weight of each box
- ✓Contents and value of the shipment
- ✓The recipient's phone number or email address
You book parcels to Germany straight online. Your label is ready right away; within the EU no customs paperwork is needed.
All about Germany
Compare carriers, rates and delivery times to Germany.
What the recipient pays in import duties and VAT.
Read more →CustomsCustoms information GermanyRules, prohibited goods and the documents you need.
Read more →What shippers to Germany say
Frequently asked questions about shipping to Germany
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Germany?+
The price of a parcel to Germany depends on the weight, dimensions, destination and the carrier you choose. In the calculator you see all the options side by side with the exact price for your shipment.
How long does a parcel to Germany take?+
Usually 1 to 2 working days, with both standard services (such as DPD Classic and UPS Standard) and express. To places near the border, a parcel is often delivered the next working day. You see the expected delivery day for each carrier in the calculator.
Do I need to arrange anything for customs?+
No. Germany is in the EU, so you don't need a customs invoice, HS code or import declaration. You enter the address, dimensions and weight, plus the contents and value for the insurance.
Will my shipment be picked up from me?+
Yes, your shipment is picked up at your own address. If you book before the carrier's cut-off, the courier usually comes the same working day.
Is my shipment insured?+
Every shipment is covered by the carrier's standard liability. If you want the full value covered, choose our transport guarantee when you book.
How do I send a parcel to Germany cheaply as an individual?+
You don't need an account: enter your shipment, compare the carriers and book straight away. To Germany, a standard service is usually cheaper than express and almost as fast. Pack compactly, because with a large, light box you pay for the volumetric weight (in Dutch).
Can I send a large or heavy parcel to Germany?+
Yes. Depending on the carrier, a parcel can weigh up to 70 kg; with UPS it can be up to 274 cm long. For a heavy or very long parcel, carriers often charge a surcharge for extra handling; you see it in the price in the calculator. For even bigger shipments, a pallet to Germany (in Dutch) is an option.
Can I have a parcel sent from Germany to the Netherlands?+
Yes. In the calculator, choose Germany as the pick-up country and the Netherlands or Belgium as the destination. The carrier picks up the parcel at the German address, and because both countries are in the EU you don't need customs paperwork. Read more in sending a parcel from abroad to the Netherlands (in Dutch).
Send your first shipment to Germany with a 10% welcome discount
Register your business account and use the discount on all your bookings for four weeks. No credit card, minimum volume or contract.
- ✓10% discount on all your bookings
- ✓For four weeks, from the day you register
- ✓No credit card, minimum volume or contract
Shipping as an individual? You can compare and book without an account.
Cost of sending a parcel to Germany
When you send parcels, documents or pallets to Germany, ParcelParcel gives you a choice of shipping options. You can easily work out the cost of sending a parcel, document or pallet to Germany online with the rate calculator. Of course you want as much service as possible at a sharp rate. All you need to see a shipping rate is the dimensions and weight of your parcel. With ParcelParcel you can save up to 70% on the shipping costs of a parcel to Germany.
Shipping to Germany with ParcelParcel
Shipping with ParcelParcel has lots of advantages. Good prices, great service, short delivery times and a choice of carriers make ParcelParcel the ideal choice for shipping abroad. That makes sending a parcel to Germany very easy. Once you've picked the best carrier for you, you enter the recipient's address in Germany. You complete the payment and get your shipping label in no time. The carrier picks up your parcel and delivers it quickly. You also always get free support, and your parcel or pallet is always sent and delivered against a signature. And of course your shipment can be tracked 24/7 with a track & trace code. Nice and easy.
Want to know what to look out for when it comes to customs formalities in Germany? Then see the customs information (in Dutch).
Why ParcelParcel?
Want to send a parcel to Germany and looking for a logistics partner? Then ParcelParcel is the specialist for you. Every day we carry parcels to places like Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg at the sharpest prices. Besides low rates, we offer the best logistics service for every shipment, worldwide.
We help you save on your logistics to Germany. ParcelParcel always offers you the best rates with the best service. You can also easily import a parcel from Germany. Want to know more? Read all about it in our blog on importing parcels (in Dutch).
As a logistics specialist, ParcelParcel offers the best service every day when it comes to sending a parcel or pallet to Germany, for example. Want to save on your shipping costs to Germany or another European country too? Then get in contact with us. Or chat directly with one of our support staff via live chat.