Moving from Germany to Portugal
Household moves from Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and the rest of Germany to Lisbon, Porto and the rest of Portugal. We plan the long drive through France and Spain, request the city permits and deliver at a fixed price agreed in advance.
ISO certifiedHow much does it cost to move from Germany to Portugal?
A studio move starts at €3,100 from Munich to Porto and €3,250 from Munich to Lisbon, including VAT. From Hamburg, a studio to Porto starts at €3,250, a 2-bed flat at €5,900. 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 → Porto | €3,100 | €4,600 | €5,450 |
| Munich → Lisbon | €3,250 | €4,950 | €5,850 |
| Hamburg → Porto | €3,250 | €5,000 | €5,900 |
| Hamburg → Lisbon | €3,400 | €5,250 | €6,200 |
| Berlin → Porto | €3,400 | €5,250 | €6,200 |
| Berlin → Lisbon | €3,600 | €5,300 | €6,250 |
Starting prices for the transport of a typical household of this size, without extra services. Open the calculator →
At 2,300 to 2,900 km, the drive is the largest part of the price, so Porto is a little cheaper than Lisbon from every German city. Access in the old towns of both cities adds time where the truck can’t stop close to the door.
City permits, packing and furniture assembly are added to your offer only if they are needed or booked.
Example: a 2-bed flat from Hamburg to Porto
A family moves a 2-bed flat of about 20 m³ from Hamburg to Porto. The city needs the request for a temporary parking restriction at least 22 working days ahead, so we apply as soon as the date is fixed. This is a worked example based on our starting prices, not a completed customer move.
The municipal fee for the permit comes on top of the moving price.
| Distance | about 2,460 km |
|---|---|
| Home size | 2-bed flat, about 20 m³ |
| Starting price | €5,900 incl. VAT |
| Porto permit | municipal fee on top, request 22 working days ahead |
| Time on the road | four to five days |
Your price depends on your own inventory, access and services.
Germany to Portugal at a glance
Portugal is in the EU, so there is no customs. What needs planning is the long drive and the permits in Lisbon or Porto.
- Distance:Porto: about 2,280 km from Munich and 2,700 km from Berlin. Lisbon: about 2,440 km from Munich and 2,860 km from Berlin.
- Collection to delivery:four to five days, depending on the start city and access.
- Route:through France and Spain; from Munich the shortest road route crosses Switzerland.
- Electronic tolls:several Portuguese motorways charge tolls electronically only; the former SCUT motorways have been toll-free since 2025.
- Weekend rules:in France, trucks over 7.5 t may not drive from Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00.
- Customs:none: household goods from Germany need no customs formalities.
Permits and access in Lisbon and Porto
Both cities regulate where a truck may stop and drive in the old town. We check your street before we confirm the plan.
Porto: permit 22 working days ahead
Porto’s request for a temporary traffic or parking restriction covers moves. Apply at least 22 working days ahead and pay the fee at least 8 working days before the date.
Porto: old-town access
Vehicles over 3.5 t may not drive in the restricted zone 08:00–10:00 and 18:00–20:00, and camera-controlled areas such as Ribeira only admit registered vehicles.
Lisbon: street permit
For a move, Lisbon issues a temporary traffic and parking restriction on request. Apply at least 10 working days and at most one month ahead.
Lisbon: historic quarters
Alfama, Bairro Alto, Bica and Castelo have restricted access managed by EMEL, with permits for loading and unloading. Steep, narrow streets often mean a smaller vehicle.
EU registration certificate and NIF
EU registration certificate
If you stay longer than three months, register at the Câmara Municipal where you live within 30 days after those first three months. Porto issues it on the same day in person.
NIF
Portugal’s tax number is free and needed for most contracts. You get it at a tax office (Serviço de Finanças) by appointment.
No customs
Household goods from Germany need no customs declaration, because Germany and Portugal are both in the EU single market.
Your invoice
You receive an invoice from Smoover that you can use for reimbursement by your employer or for your tax return.
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 Portugal. 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 Portugal 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 Portugal works
- Show us what’s coming with you.Send your German and Portuguese 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.
- Permits and access.We request the city permit in Lisbon or Porto in time and confirm the vehicle and loading point for your street.
- Collection in Germany.The team carries out the agreed packing and dismantling, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle.
- Delivery in Portugal.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 Portugal
How much does it cost to move from Germany to Portugal?
A studio starts at €3,100 from Munich to Porto and €3,250 from Munich to Lisbon, including VAT. From Hamburg, a studio to Porto starts at €3,250. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access and the services you book.
How long does a move from Germany to Portugal take?
Plan four to five days from collection to delivery. We confirm the delivery window in your offer.
Do I need a permit for the moving truck in Lisbon or Porto?
Usually yes. Porto needs the request at least 22 working days ahead; Lisbon at least 10 working days and at most one month ahead. We request the permit once your date is fixed.
How do tolls work in Portugal?
Several motorways charge tolls electronically only. Foreign vehicles pay through Easytoll, a prepaid Tollcard or a toll device. The former SCUT motorways have been toll-free since 2025.
What do I need to register in Portugal?
If you stay longer than three months, register at the Câmara Municipal within 30 days after those three months. You also need a NIF, Portugal’s tax number, from a tax office.
Do I pay customs when moving to Portugal?
No. Germany and Portugal are both in the EU, so household goods cross the border without customs formalities.
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 Portugal?
Send both addresses, your dates and an inventory. We put together your fixed-price offer and the permit plan.
Prices and rules checked: 30 September 2026. Images are AI-generated and illustrative, not photographs of customer moves.