🇩🇪Frankfurt→🇨🇭Zurich
200 km
Approx. road distance
1–2 business days
Estimated delivery time
From €8
Starting price for small parcels
Overview: shipping from Frankfurt to Zurich
Whether it's a gift, an online order, or a business shipment, Cargosender books door-to-door parcel delivery from Frankfurt to Zurich (200 km, Germany to Switzerland) through Eurosender's courier network. Expect delivery in 1–2 business days.
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The Frankfurt → Zurich route at a glance
Short 200 km distance
One of Europe's shortest cross-border routes by road — despite requiring customs.
Swiss customs handled
German export and Swiss import customs declarations managed automatically by your carrier.
Multiple service options
Cargosender compares multiple courier service tiers through Eurosender's network for this route.
Major logistics hub
Frankfurt is a major European logistics hub, which can mean more competitive pricing and options on this route.
Why ship from Frankfurt to Zurich with Cargosender
For the Frankfurt to Zurich route, Cargosender compares multiple courier service tiers through Eurosender's network so you can pick the option that fits your budget or deadline. Collection and delivery both happen door-to-door, tracked in real time, over an approximate 200 km corridor with delivery in 1–2 business days.
What people send from Frankfurt to Zurich
Financial & banking documents
Documents and correspondence between Frankfurt and Zurich's financial centres.
Business samples & goods
Commercial goods and samples between German and Swiss businesses.
E-commerce shipments
Online orders from German sellers to Swiss customers.
Business freight & pallets
Commercial consignments between Germany and Switzerland.
How to send a parcel from Frankfurt to Zurich
4 simple steps from quote to doorstep delivery.
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Get an instant quote
Enter your parcel dimensions, weight, and your Frankfurt pickup and Zurich delivery addresses to see live rates for multiple service options.
2
Choose your service
Pick the courier and speed that fits this Frankfurt to Zurich shipment, your budget, and your deadline.
3
Schedule collection
Book a pickup time from your Frankfurt address — your courier comes to you.
4
Track to delivery
Follow your parcel in real time from Frankfurt all the way to Zurich.
What affects the Frankfurt → Zurich price?
Your quote for this route is calculated instantly from parcel weight, size, and service level. See the full pricing breakdown →
Weight & Volumetric Size
Route Distance
Service Level
Fuel & Remote Surcharges
Customs & Import Duties
Delivery timeline
From booking to delivery — here is what happens at each stage of your shipment.
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Day 1
Book & Collect
Place your order online. Our courier collects from your door on the same or next working day.
2
Day 1
Processing & Dispatch
Your parcel is weighed, scanned, and inducted into the carrier network within hours of collection.
3
1–2 business days
In Transit
Your shipment travels via the carrier hub network. Track every scan in real time on your phone.
4
Arrival
Delivered
Courier delivers to the recipient's door. You receive an instant delivery confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Frankfurt to Zurich take?
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Physical transit is just 200 km (same-day road journey). With Swiss customs, effective delivery is typically 1–2 business days — express service tiers may be faster, check at quote time.
Do I need customs documents for Frankfurt to Zurich?
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Yes — Switzerland is not an EU member. All commercial shipments require a commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value. Swiss VAT (8.1%) applies on commercial goods. Your carrier manages the customs declarations automatically.
How much does it cost to ship from Frankfurt to Zurich?
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Small parcels from around €8. Swiss customs fees are separate from the courier price. Compare live on Cargosender.
Are there import duties from Germany to Switzerland?
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Yes. Switzerland applies its own customs tariff (not the EU's). Most goods attract low rates (0–3%) but Swiss VAT at 8.1% applies on all commercial imports. Your carrier's customs team handles Swiss clearance automatically.
Which carrier is best from Frankfurt to Zurich?
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Cargosender books this route through Eurosender's courier network, which selects the courier and service tier for each shipment and handles Swiss customs clearance — you choose the service tier rather than a specific carrier brand.
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