Baggage Shipping
to Germany

Sending luggage to Germany from the UK is one of the most straightforward international baggage routes we handle. Germany is close just across the Channel which means road freight gets your bags there in days, not weeks. Whether you are relocating for work, studying, taking up a long-term posting or simply sending personal effects ahead, we make the process simple and fixed in price from the start.

Anglo Pacific has been handling baggage shipping to Germany and across Europe for over 40 years. We ship to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf and throughout the country, including smaller towns and rural addresses. Since Brexit, UK to Germany shipments pass through EU customs, and we handle all documentation as part of the service.

How Much Does Baggage Shipping To Germany Cost

The cost of shipping luggage to Germany depends on how much you are sending, which method you choose and where in Germany it is going. We charge by the size of your shipment, not by the kilogram at check-in, so you know the full price before you book.

•   Single 23kg suitcase by road freight: from around £180door to door.
•   Single 23kg suitcase by air freight: from around £320 door to door.
•   Three to five boxes (around 0.5 cubic metres) by road freight: from around £290.
•   Small flat contents (1 cubic metre) by road freight: from around £550.

Quotes are fixed at the time of booking and cover UK collection, freight, EU customs documentation and final delivery to your German address. For an exact figure based on your shipment, send us a rough inventory and we will respond the same working day.

For a European destination as close as Germany, road freight is by far the most practical and cost-effective way to send luggage from the UK. Unlike long-haul routes where sea freight is the budget choice, road freight to Germany combines competitive pricing with fast delivery  typically arriving within 3 to 7 days. Air freight is available for same-week urgent needs, and sea freight exists for full-container household moves, but for most baggage shipments, road is the right answer.

If you need to ship your bag, suitcase or boxes from Germany back to the UK, we run the service in the reverse direction. The process is the same: door-to-door collection from your German address, fixed pricing, road or air freight, and UK customs handled on arrival.

• Collection across Germany: our partner agents collect from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf and other locations across the country.
• Road freight from Germany: shipments travel overland and are delivered to any UK address. Transit is typically 3 to 7 days from collection.
• Air freight from Germany: departs from Frankfurt or Munich airports with UK delivery within 2 to 4 days of collection.
• UK customs and Transfer of Residence relief: returning UK residents may qualify for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief from UK customs duty and VAT, provided you have owned and used the items in Germany for at least 6 months. We help you prepare the ToR1 application before your shipment leaves Germany.

Save Time & Money: Choose Anglo Pacific for Full-Service Baggage Shipping

Since Brexit, sending luggage from the UK to Germany involves EU customs clearance that did not exist before 2021. Choosing an experienced shipping partner means your consignment is correctly declared and clears the border without unexpected duties, delays or re-inspection. Here is what our full-service baggage shipping to Germany covers:

•  Fixed pricing, no surprises: airline excess baggage charges for a single 23kg case can climb well past £200 at check-in. Our quotes are fixed at the time of booking and include UK collection through to German delivery.
• Packing materials provided: we supply double-walled boxes and packing materials to keep your belongings safe in transit.
• Door-to-door collection and delivery: we collect from any UK address and deliver to any German address, whether city centre, suburban or rural.
• EU customs documentation: used personal effects owned for at least 6 months can typically be imported into Germany duty and tax free. New items or goods owned for less than 6 months may be liable to import duty and VAT at 19%. We prepare all paperwork to German customs (Zoll) standards so your shipment clears without delay.
• Both directions covered: the same service runs in reverse for shipments from Germany back to the UK.
• Furniture and full household moves: for shipping furniture from the UK to Germany or a full household relocation, our removals to Germany service offers dedicated container options alongside the baggage service.

When you are sending more than your airline allowance, or travelling separately from your belongings, excess baggage shipping to Germany gives you flexibility and a fixed price. We handle shipping suitcases to Germany, unaccompanied baggage, unaccompanied luggage and boxes under one service  collected from your UK address and delivered to your door in Germany.

Sending boxes to Germany

Shipping boxes to Germany is one of the most flexible ways to send luggage overseas  useful for clothing, books, kitchenware, personal effects and anything that packs more efficiently into a box than a suitcase. We use double-walled cartons for extra protection during transit. For more on sizes, packing and volume thresholds, our shipping boxes to Germany page has the full detail.

• Strong boxes: double-walled cartons for added protection on road transit.
• Proper packing: bubble wrap, packing paper or foam for fragile items.
• Clear labelling: each box labelled with your name, German delivery address and contact number.

Shipping suitcases to Germany

Shipping suitcases to Germany is one of the most common things we do on this route. Whether you want to send a single 23kg case or several wheeled bags, we collect from your UK address and deliver to your German one. There are no airline weight limits  we charge by shipment size, not by the kilogram.

• Single suitcase: ideal for students, workers on secondment or anyone avoiding airline excess fees. Road freight from around £180 door to door.
• Multiple suitcases: consolidate into one shipment for a better per-case rate.
• Oversized or heavy cases: no airline restrictions; we charge by the cubic volume of your shipment.

Unaccompanied baggage and unaccompanied luggage to Germany

Unaccompanied baggage to Germany and unaccompanied luggage to Germany mean the same thing: belongings you send separately from your own travel, either ahead of your arrival or after you have already settled in Germany. This is the most common reason customers use our service.

• Send ahead or after you arrive: your bags do not need to travel on the same day or the same route as you.
• No airline restrictions: you are not limited by baggage allowances, cabin rules or check-in weight limits.
• Customs handled for you: we complete all German customs and EU import paperwork on your behalf.

Excess baggage to Germany

Excess baggage to Germany covers anything over your airline’s free allowance. Rather than paying per-kilogram fees at the airport, our excess baggage shipping gives you a fixed price for the volume you are sending  whether that is one extra case or several boxes.

• More cost-effective than airline fees: airport excess charges for a single extra bag add up quickly. Our road freight rates start from around £180 for a 23kg case, door to door.
• No upper limit: send as much or as little as you need. Larger volumes attract better per-cubic-metre rates.

For full household shipments or furniture shipping from the UK to Germany, our removals to Germany service or a dedicated container will be a better fit than the baggage service.