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: dpd, ppl, eurosender.
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: dpd, ppl, eurosender.
- 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
Parcel 10 kg to Austria: standard 16 € · express 35 €. Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list.
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Packeta / Zásilkovnacarrier- Typical transit time
- 2–3 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- — over the 15 kg limit
Online shops with a contract only — not for private senders
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DPD CZcarrier- Typical transit time
- 2–3 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 16 € over the 31.5 kg limit
European network of the Geopost group · Strong B2B contracts and API integration
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PPL CZcarrier- Typical transit time
- 2–3 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 16 € over the 31.5 kg limit
Dense pickup network (10,600+ PPL Parcelshops and Parcelboxes) · Reliable Czech domestic delivery
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Eurosenderbroker- Typical transit time
- 2–3 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 16 € over the 30 kg limit
Transparent prices upfront · Compares multiple carriers in one booking
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GLScarrier- Typical transit time
- 2–3 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 16 € over the 40 kg limit
Dense EU-wide network · ParcelShop collection points across Europe
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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.
Zásilkovna do Rakouska doručuje jen e-shopům se smlouvou. Soukromá osoba balík podá na výdejním místě PPL nebo GLS a příjemci ho doveze kurýr. 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.
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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. 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. Packeta does not carry parcels to Austria for private senders.
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?
For online shops, yes: Austria is one of 33 countries where Packeta delivers for merchants with a contract. Private senders cannot use it. Packeta's consumer app only sends from Czechia and Slovakia, and only to Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. For a personal parcel to Austria use DPD, GLS, PPL or your national post.
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