Moving to Lisbon
Household moves from Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and the rest of Germany to Lisbon. We plan the long drive, request the street permit and work out access to steep, narrow streets, at a fixed price agreed in advance.
ISO certifiedHow much does it cost to move to Lisbon from Germany?
A studio move to Lisbon starts at €3,250 from Munich, €3,400 from Hamburg and €3,600 from Berlin, including VAT. A 1-bed flat starts at €4,950 from Munich, a 2-bed flat at €5,850. 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 | €3,250 | €4,950 | €5,850 |
| Hamburg | €3,400 | €5,250 | €6,200 |
| Berlin | €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 2,400 km or more, Lisbon is one of our longest routes, so the drive is the largest part of the price. In Lisbon itself, hills and narrow streets in the historic quarters can mean a smaller vehicle or a longer carry.
The street permit, packing and furniture assembly are added to your offer only if they are needed or booked.
Example: a studio from Munich to Lisbon
A single person moves a studio of about 8 m³ from Munich to a flat in Campo de Ourique. The truck needs a temporary parking restriction from the city while unloading. This is a worked example based on our starting prices, not a completed customer move.
The city charges a fee for the permit, which comes on top of the moving price.
| Distance | about 2,440 km |
|---|---|
| Home size | studio, about 8 m³ |
| Starting price | €3,250 incl. VAT |
| Lisbon permit | city fee on top |
| Time on the road | four to five days |
Your price depends on your own inventory, access and services.
Germany to Lisbon at a glance
The drive to Lisbon takes several days, but there is no customs: Portugal is in the EU.
- Distance:about 2,440 km from Munich, 2,650 km from Hamburg 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.
- Tolls:French and some Spanish motorways are tolled, and several Portuguese motorways charge tolls electronically only.
- Weekend rules:in France, trucks over 7.5 t may not drive from Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00.
- Customs:none: household goods move between Germany and Portugal without customs formalities.
Street permit, historic quarters and the low-emission zone
Lisbon’s old town is beautiful and hard to reach with a truck. We check your street before we confirm the plan.
Temporary street permit
For a move, the city issues a temporary traffic and parking restriction on request. Apply at least 10 working days and at most one month ahead, with exact dates; a fee applies.
Historic quarters
Alfama, Bairro Alto, Bica and Castelo have restricted vehicle access managed by EMEL, with permits for loading and unloading. Steep, narrow streets there often mean a smaller vehicle and a longer carry.
Low-emission zone (ZER)
In the Avenida and Baixa zone, only vehicles from 2000 on (Euro 3 or better) may drive on working days 07:00–21:00; in the wider zone, vehicles from 1996 on. We plan with a vehicle that meets the rules.
Electronic tolls
Several Portuguese motorways charge tolls electronically only. Foreign vehicles pay through Easytoll, a prepaid Tollcard or a toll device, and we plan the route with that in mind.
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.
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 Lisbon. 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon works
- Show us what’s coming with you.Send your German and Lisbon 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.
- Permit and access.We request the Lisbon street permit, check whether your address is in a restricted quarter and confirm the vehicle and loading point.
- Collection in Germany.The team carries out the agreed packing and dismantling, protects your furniture and loads the vehicle.
- Delivery in Lisbon.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 to Lisbon
How much does it cost to move from Germany to Lisbon?
A studio starts at €3,250 from Munich, €3,400 from Hamburg and €3,600 from Berlin, including VAT. A 1-bed flat starts at €4,950 from Munich. Your fixed price follows from your inventory, access and the services you book.
How long does a move from Germany to Lisbon 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?
Usually yes. The city issues a temporary traffic and parking restriction for moves; apply at least 10 working days and at most one month ahead. We request it once your date is fixed.
Can the truck reach Alfama or Bairro Alto?
These historic quarters have restricted access managed by EMEL, with permits for loading and unloading. Steep, narrow streets often mean a smaller vehicle and a longer carry, which we plan in advance.
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 Lisbon?
Send both addresses, your dates and an inventory. We put together your fixed-price offer and the access plan.
Prices and rules checked: 30 September 2026. Images are AI-generated and illustrative, not photographs of customer moves.