Sending a parcel to Austria
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Austria. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Austria arrives in 2–3 days (standard) or 1 day (express). No customs formalities — EU country. Best carriers: packeta, dpd, ppl.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Austria
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Summary
A parcel to Austria arrives in 2–3 days (standard) or 1 day (express). No customs formalities — EU country. Best carriers: packeta, dpd, ppl.
- Region
- eu
- EU
- Yes
- Currency
- EUR
- Standard delivery
- 2–3 days
- Express delivery
- 1 day
- Customs duty from
- No customs (EU)
- VAT
- EU regime
- CN23 required
- No
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Austria
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Packeta / Zásilkovna Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 2–4 days | 14 € | Largest pickup-point network in CZ/SK (5,200+ Z-Points) · Low prices for domestic and EU parcels | Detailsarrow_forward |
 DPD CZ Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 16 € | Global coverage via DPDgroup network · Strong B2B contracts and API integration | Detailsarrow_forward |
 PPL CZ Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 17 € | Dense ParcelShop network (4,000+ points) · Reliable Czech domestic delivery | Detailsarrow_forward |
 Eurosender Broker (comparison) — ships via partner carriers. Does not physically deliver itself. | 2–4 days | 18 € | Transparent prices upfront · Compares multiple carriers in one booking | Bookarrow_outward |
 GLS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 2–4 days | 16 € | Dense EU-wide network · ParcelShop collection points across Europe | Detailsarrow_forward |
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Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Austria
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 7 € | 20 € |
| 5 kg | 11 € | 25 € |
| 10 kg | 16 € | 35 € |
| 20 kg | 26 € | 52 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Austria is an EU member — no customs formalities, no import VAT surcharge, no documentation required. Shipments travel as domestic parcels within the EU single market.
Required documents
- None — EU shipment
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Austria.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Live animals
- Alcohol over 1 L
- Prescription medicines (without authorisation)
Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Austria.
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How does parcel delivery work in Austria?
Rakousko je z CZ pohledu nejjednodušší zahraniční destinací vůbec — sdílíme hranici, stejný jazykový kulturní kontext i standardní EU logistiku. Zásilka putuje bez celního odbavení, bez DPH navíc, bez jakýchkoliv dokumentů. Dopravci jako PPL, DPD nebo GLS ji zpracují na standardní mezinárodní lince a doručí do 2–3 pracovních dnů kdekoliv v Rakousku.
Problematičtější jsou geograficky odlehlé regiony — Tirol a Vorarlberg na západ jsou odděleny od zbytku Rakouska Alpami, a zatímco ostatní spolkové země dostávají zásilku v 2 dnech, do Imstu nebo Bregenze to může trvat den navíc. Pro Vídeň a Dolní Rakousko (Niederösterreich) platí nejkratší tranzitní časy — do 48 hodin z Prahy i Brna.
Packeta má v Rakousku síť Z-Pointů v desítkách měst, takže PUDO (pick-up & drop-off) model funguje i pro Vídeň nebo Linz. Pro těžší zásilky (nad 10 kg) jsou DPD a PPL cenově výhodné; Eurosender je ideální pro porovnání nabídek v jednom místě bez nutnosti zakládat firemní účet u dopravce.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does a parcel to Austria take?
A standard shipment to Vienna or Salzburg takes 2–3 business days. For Tyrol and Vorarlberg (separated from the rest of Austria by the Alps), add one extra day. Express services (DHL, UPS) deliver within 24 hours.
Do I need a customs declaration for Austria?
No. Austria is an EU member and no customs formalities exist between EU member states. Ship the parcel the same way as any domestic EU shipment — just with an international address.
How much does a parcel to Vienna cost?
A parcel up to 2 kg to Vienna or Salzburg from ~€7 via DPD or Packeta. A 10 kg parcel approximately €16. Express delivery within 24 hours via DHL Express or UPS from ~€20. Eurosender compares carriers in a single booking.
Why does a parcel to Tyrol take longer?
Tyrol (Innsbruck, Kufstein) and Vorarlberg are geographically separated from the rest of Austria by the Alps. Carriers route shipments via Bavaria or Salzburg, which typically adds 1 extra day compared to Vienna.
Does Packeta have pick-up points in Austria?
Yes. Packeta International has Z-Point pick-up locations in dozens of Austrian cities — Vienna, Linz, Graz, Salzburg. The network is smaller than in Germany or Poland, but works reliably for major cities. Pick-up point delivery is cheaper than home address delivery.
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