Freight from Europe to Moravia, Silesia and western Slovakia
We deliver goods from Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Austria and Germany not only in Brno but throughout Moravia and Silesia – to Zlín, Olomouc, Ostrava, Jihlava, Znojmo, Břeclav, Hodonín, Prostějov or Přerov – and to western Slovakia too. Most of these towns are 60–170 km from Brno, so transit time is usually the same as to Brno, or a few hours longer at most.
How far are Moravian towns from Brno, and which way does the truck come?
A truck from western or southern Europe enters Moravia from one of two directions: from the south via Vienna or from the west along the D1 from Prague. We choose whichever is shorter for the delivery address. Distances are approximate, by road.
| Delivery point | From Brno (approx.) | Usual approach |
|---|---|---|
| Břeclav | 60 km | from Vienna via Mikulov, or from Brno on the D2 |
| Hodonín | 65 km | from Vienna via Břeclav |
| Znojmo | 65–70 km | from Vienna via Hollabrunn and the Hatě crossing |
| Prostějov | 60 km | via Brno on the D1 and D46 |
| Olomouc | 80 km | via Brno on the D1 and D46 |
| Jihlava | 90 km | from Prague on the D1, before Brno |
| Přerov | 90 km | via Brno on the D1 |
| Zlín | 100 km | via Brno, or from Vienna via Břeclav and Hodonín |
| Ostrava | 170 km | via Brno on the D1; from Saxony also via Prague |
| Bratislava | 130 km | direct from Vienna (approx. 80 km), from Brno on the D2 |
How does transit time change with the delivery point?
The starting point is the transit time to Brno shown for each country. Arriving via Vienna, South Moravia is on a par with Brno; Olomouc, Prostějov or Zlín usually add one to two hours of driving and Ostrava two to three. Drivers must, however, observe EU driving-time rules – a maximum of 9 hours a day, extendable to 10 hours twice a week. If the truck only reaches Brno in the afternoon, an Ostrava delivery often moves to the next morning. We allow for this in the quote.
Why the Vienna route pays off for South Moravia
For Znojmo, Břeclav, Hodonín and the Mikulov area, Vienna is the natural gateway. Znojmo is about 85 km from Vienna via Hollabrunn and the Hatě border crossing, with no need to go anywhere near Brno. Goods from Italy, Austria and southern France therefore reach South Moravia sooner than they would reach Prague. Northern Moravia and Silesia, on the other hand, are easier to reach along the D1: a truck from Germany or France passes Prague and continues via Brno to Olomouc and Ostrava.
How does multi-drop delivery on one truck work?
If you import goods for several branches or customers in Moravia, one truck can unload at a number of sites in turn. The process is straightforward:
- List every delivery point in your enquiry and what goes where (pallets, weight).
- The planner proposes the drop order based on the route and each warehouse’s time slot.
- Goods are loaded in reverse order so the first drop sits by the trailer doors.
- Each consignee signs for their goods on their own delivery note or a separate CMR.
Each additional drop is reflected in the price, which you will see in the quote beforehand.
Deliveries in western Slovakia
Bratislava, Trnava, Nitra, Senica, Skalica and Trenčín are about as close to Vienna and Brno as northern Moravia is. Goods for Slovak customers therefore often share a truck with consignments for South Moravia. We speak to Slovak consignees in Slovak or Czech, and the paperwork is the same as in the Czech Republic – an invoice plus a CMR note, and no customs duty.
Who we most often deliver to in Moravia
Engineering and automotive firms around Brno, Zlín, Olomouc and Ostrava, wholesalers and distribution warehouses along the D1, builders’ merchants across the region, and South Moravian wineries and food producers bringing in bottles, closures, equipment or raw materials from southern Europe. Country-specific details are on the pages for Spain, Italy and Germany; the booking process is on how to book an import and prices are in the price calculator.