Moving from Germany to Austria
Household moves from Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and the rest of Germany to Vienna, Salzburg and the rest of Austria. We arrange the no-parking zone, plan the route and deliver at a fixed price agreed in advance.
ISO certifiedHow much does it cost to move from Germany to Austria?
A studio move starts at €1,100 from Munich to Salzburg and €1,300 from Munich to Vienna, including VAT. From Berlin, a studio to Vienna starts at €1,550, a 2-bed flat at €2,700. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access at both addresses and the services you book.
| From | Studio5–10 m³ | 1-bed flat10–15 m³ | 2-bed flat15–25 m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich → Salzburg | €1,100 | €1,450 | €1,750 |
| Munich → Vienna | €1,300 | €1,650 | €1,950 |
| Berlin → Vienna | €1,550 | €2,100 | €2,700 |
| Berlin → Salzburg | €1,650 | €2,250 | €2,850 |
| Hamburg → Vienna | €1,900 | €2,300 | €2,750 |
| Hamburg → Salzburg | €1,950 | €2,400 | €2,850 |
Starting prices for the transport of a typical household of this size, without extra services. Open the calculator →
From southern Germany, Austria is one of the shortest international moves, so access and volume make up most of the price. In Vienna, many older apartment buildings have small lifts, which is worth mentioning in your inventory.
No-parking zones, packing and furniture assembly are added to your offer only if they are needed or booked.
Example: a 2-bed flat from Berlin to Vienna
A family moves a 2-bed flat of about 20 m³ from Berlin to Vienna. The street in Vienna has no free loading space, so the truck needs a short-term no-parking zone from the city. This is a worked example based on our starting prices, not a completed customer move.
The city fees for the no-parking zone come on top of the moving price.
| Distance | about 680 km |
|---|---|
| Home size | 2-bed flat, about 20 m³ |
| Starting price | €2,700 incl. VAT |
| Vienna no-parking zone | city fees: €21, up to €36 for attachments, €60 admin fee |
| Time on the road | one to two days |
Your price depends on your own inventory, access and services.
Germany to Austria at a glance
Austria is in the EU, so there is no customs. What needs planning is registering within three days and, in Vienna, the no-parking zone.
- Distance:about 150 km from Munich to Salzburg and 470 km to Vienna; about 680 km from Berlin and 970 km from Hamburg to Vienna.
- Collection to delivery:one to two days, depending on the start city and access.
- Tolls:vehicles up to 3.5 t need a vignette; heavier trucks pay the distance-based GO toll.
- Truck rules:trucks over 7.5 t may not drive at night (22:00–05:00) or from Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00.
- Registration:register your new address within three days of moving in.
- Customs:none: household goods from Germany need no customs formalities.
No-parking zones in Vienna and Salzburg
Space for the truck in front of your door makes loading faster and safer. We check both addresses before we confirm the plan.
Vienna: short-term no-parking zone
The city department MA 46 issues it. Apply at least 10 working days ahead; it covers the loading times and lasts at most one week.
Vienna: signs and fees
The signs must be up at least 24 hours before the zone starts and confirmed by the local police station. City fees: €21, up to €36 for attachments and a €60 admin fee.
Salzburg
In Salzburg, the city’s traffic office handles permits for moving vehicles. We contact it once your date is fixed and confirm what is needed for your street.
Leaving Germany
Without private loading space at your old home, a no-parking zone keeps room free for the truck. Lead times depend on the city; Munich needs about two weeks.
Meldezettel, registration certificate and your car
Meldezettel within 3 days
Register your new address with the registration office within three days of moving in. Late registration can be fined.
Registration certificate
If you stay longer than three months, apply for the Anmeldebescheinigung within four months of arriving. In Vienna this is MA 35; the fee is €44.
Your car
A car with German plates may be used for one month after you move your main residence, then it needs Austrian registration and the NoVA tax is due.
No customs
Household goods from Germany need no customs declaration, because Germany and Austria are both in the EU single market.
Packing, furniture assembly and practical extras
Pack your own boxes and leave the heavy furniture to the team, or hand over the whole household while you deal with everything else. Each service is agreed and priced in your fixed-price offer.
Packing and unpacking
Full packing, or just the kitchen, books and fragile items. We protect furniture, label boxes by room and can unpack at delivery. Our packing guide helps with what you prepare yourself.
Furniture dismantling and assembly
We dismantle wardrobes, beds and tables before loading and rebuild them in Austria. New IKEA furniture can be assembled at the new home too.
Large TVs and valuable pieces
Share screen sizes and photos so we can plan suitable protection. Flag paintings and antiques in advance; see our art transport service.
Temporary storage
If your new home in Austria isn’t ready when you have to leave, we store your belongings and deliver later. Storage period and redelivery are agreed in your offer.
Insurance
Every Smoover move is insured through Allianz. Different levels of cover are available depending on the value of your belongings; we explain them before you book.
Leaving your old flat
Where available, add move-out painting and final cleaning for the days after collection, so you can hand back the keys without organising a second company.
How your move to Austria works
- Show us what’s coming with you.Send your German and Austrian addresses, preferred dates and an inventory. For a larger home, a short video is enough and we create the list for you.
- Receive your offer by WhatsApp or email.We review transport, access and services and send a detailed fixed-price offer. Ask your questions, then book online when it works for you.
- Parking and access.We apply for the no-parking zones where needed and confirm stairs, lift and loading point at both addresses.
- Collection in Germany.The team carries out the agreed packing and dismantling, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle.
- Delivery in Austria.We unload, place the furniture in the rooms you choose and reassemble what was taken apart. Someone needs to be there to let the team in.
Keep passports, keys, medication and everything for the first night with you, not in the truck.
Questions about moving from Germany to Austria
How much does it cost to move from Germany to Austria?
A studio starts at €1,100 from Munich to Salzburg and €1,300 from Munich to Vienna, including VAT. From Berlin, a studio to Vienna starts at €1,550. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access and the services you book.
How long does a move from Germany to Austria take?
One to two days from collection to delivery in most cases. We confirm the delivery window in your offer.
When do I have to register in Austria?
Within three days of moving in, at the registration office. If you stay longer than three months, apply for the registration certificate within four months of arriving.
Do I need a no-parking zone in Vienna?
Usually, unless there is free loading space. MA 46 issues it; apply at least 10 working days ahead, and the signs must be up 24 hours before. We arrange it.
Do I pay customs on my household goods?
No. Germany and Austria are both in the EU, so household goods cross the border without customs formalities.
What do I have to do with my German car?
You can use it for one month after moving your main residence to Austria. After that it needs Austrian registration, and the NoVA tax is due.
How are my belongings insured?
Every Smoover move is insured through Allianz. Different levels of cover are available depending on the value of your belongings; we explain the options before you book.
Useful next steps
Planning your move to Austria?
Send both addresses, your dates and an inventory. We put together your fixed-price offer and the parking plan.
Prices and rules checked: 30 September 2026. Images are AI-generated and illustrative, not photographs of customer moves.