1–2 days by road, next day express — the fastest EU cross-border route from Portugal.
Shipping from Portugal to Spain is the fastest and most affordable international route from Portugal. Both countries share the Iberian Peninsula and are EU members, meaning no customs clearance is required and goods move freely across the border. Economy road services (DPD, GLS, UPS) reach most Spanish cities in 1–2 business days. DHL Express and FedEx offer next-day delivery. All major carriers have dense networks in Spain, ensuring reliable last-mile delivery even to rural areas and the Balearic and Canary Islands (islands may take an extra 1–2 days).
| Carrier | Economy | Express | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | Next day | DHL Express Worldwide. Very frequent Iberian service. |
| FedEx | — | Next day | International Priority. Madrid hub. |
| UPS | 1–2 days | Next day | Standard road or Express Saver. |
| DPD | 1–2 days | — | Road — excellent Spain coverage including islands. |
| GLS | 1–2 days | — | Road — strong Iberian network. |
Times are business days. Customs clearance time (if applicable) is additional and variable.
No customs clearance is required between Portugal and Spain — both are EU member states and part of the EU single market. Goods move freely without import declarations, duties, or border inspections. For B2B commercial shipments, include a commercial invoice with the Spanish company's CIF/NIF number for VAT purposes. Spanish import VAT (21%) applies to B2C shipments under EU OSS rules.
DPD and GLS are the best value for non-urgent shipments — 1–2 days to most Spanish cities at very competitive rates.
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville are major hubs — next-day delivery to these cities is standard even with economy services.
For the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria), allow an extra 2–3 days as goods travel by sea from the Spanish mainland.
The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza) typically add 1–2 extra days compared to mainland Spain.
No customs documentation is needed — just a standard address label and a commercial invoice for B2B shipments.
Economy road services (DPD, GLS, UPS): 1–2 business days to mainland Spain. Express services (DHL Express, FedEx): next business day. The Canary Islands take 3–5 days and the Balearic Islands 2–4 days due to sea transport.
No. Portugal and Spain are both EU member states. There are no customs declarations, import duties, or border inspections for goods moving between EU countries. Only a commercial invoice is needed for B2B shipments.
DPD and GLS via Cargosender typically offer the lowest rates for Iberian shipments. A 5 kg parcel to Spain usually costs €5–€10 via economy road (1–2 days). Compare live rates on Cargosender to find the best price for your shipment.
Yes. Carriers ship to all Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, etc.). Delivery takes 3–5 business days due to sea transport from mainland Spain. Note: the Canary Islands are outside the EU VAT area, so a commercial invoice with value declaration is required.
For cost and speed, DPD and GLS offer excellent 1–2 day road services to mainland Spain. For guaranteed next-day delivery, DHL Express is the most reliable option. UPS Standard is a good mid-range choice. Use Cargosender to compare all carriers in real time.
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