Moving from Geneva to Germany

Geneva requires a longer journey than Basel or Zurich, but it is still a strong route for international relocation.

Geneva to Frankfurt is approximately 580 km and roughly six hours of pure driving time.

A typical move of up to approximately 12 m³ from Geneva toward Frankfurt can start around €1,450.

For moves toward Berlin, Hamburg or northern Germany, we provide an individual quotation based on distance and volume.

What Moving Volume Do You Need?

ARSA Transport can arrange different vehicle capacities depending on the size of the move.

1–3 m³

Suitable for:

1. Student relocations

2. Boxes

3. Personal belongings

4. Small furniture

5. Several suitcases

6. Office equipment

Up to 12 m³

Suitable for many studios and smaller apartments.

Typical contents can include a bed, sofa, dining table, chairs, boxes, wardrobes, bicycle and smaller furniture.

24–32 m³

Suitable for:

1. Furnished apartments

2. Couples

3. Small family homes

4. Larger inventories

40 m³+

Suitable for complete household relocations.

For large moves, several vehicles can be coordinated as one moving operation.

This gives us more flexibility with access restrictions in city centres and residential areas than relying only on one large removal truck.

Customs from Switzerland to Germany

Switzerland is outside the EU customs territory, which means a Switzerland–Germany move requires customs formalities.

Swiss customs states that people exporting household goods as part of a relocation can present an inventory list showing their Swiss address and their new address abroad to the export customs office.

German customs specifically recognises household effects, personal belongings and other qualifying private property as potential relocation goods when a person transfers their residence into Germany.

Under EU rules, personal belongings may qualify for relief from import duties when certain requirements are satisfied. These generally include transferring normal residence from outside the EU, having normally lived outside the EU for at least 12 months, and having owned and used qualifying belongings for at least six months before moving.

We help organise the moving paperwork before transport so that the border process is planned rather than left until the day of collection.

Documents for a Switzerland to Germany Move

The exact list depends on your situation, but it can include:

1. Passport or ID

2. Proof of residence in Switzerland

3. Proof of your new German residence

4. Swiss departure documentation

5. Detailed household inventory

6. Customs forms

7. Employment contract or rental agreement where relevant

8. Vehicle documentation for vehicles included in the relocation

ARSA Transport can advise you what information is required for the transport and customs process.

Packing Service

We can provide either transport-only moving or a complete packing service.

Available services include:

1. Moving boxes

2. Professional wrapping

3. Furniture protection

4. Fragile-item packing

5. Mattress covers

6. Furniture disassembly

7. Furniture assembly

8. Loading and unloading

9. Packing and unpacking

For customers who prefer to pack themselves, we can also transport pre-packed belongings.

Moving to Frankfurt

Frankfurt is one of our core German operational areas.

It is particularly attractive for Swiss relocations because of its location between Switzerland and northern Germany.

Basel to Frankfurt is only around 335 km by road.

This makes Basel–Frankfurt and Zurich–Frankfurt excellent routes for:

1. Private household moves

2. Corporate relocations

3. Professionals changing jobs

4. Student moves

5. Partial household transport

6. Furniture transport

Moving to Munich

Munich is another important destination for clients relocating from Switzerland.

Basel to Munich is approximately 395 km, making it suitable for efficient direct transport.

We can provide moves to Munich from Basel, Zurich, Bern and other Swiss locations.

Moving to Berlin or Hamburg

Northern Germany naturally involves more distance.

For example, Basel to Berlin is roughly 870 km and around nine hours of driving in normal conditions.

For longer routes like Berlin or Hamburg, we usually prepare a dedicated quotation based on:

1. Exact Swiss collection location

2. German delivery location

3. Volume

4. Number of movers

5. Required delivery schedule

6. Customs requirements

Large moves can be transported with several vehicles if required.

Insurance

Standard transport liability is included with ARSA Transport moves.

Our current standard cover is up to €30,000 per move, with additional insurance options available when arranged before transport.

Please inform us in advance about particularly valuable or fragile goods.

Why Move with ARSA Transport?

ARSA Transport has provided moving and transport services since 2016.

Our Germany operation is centred around Frankfurt, while our second operational base is in Amsterdam.

This allows us to operate frequent routes across Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

We provide:

1. Door-to-door moving

2. Small moves

3. Full household moves

4. Packing

5. Furniture disassembly and assembly

6. Customs assistance

7. Office relocations

8. Student moves

9. International European transport

10. Flexible vehicle capacity

11. Direct delivery options

Request Your Switzerland to Germany Moving Quote

For a quotation, send us:

1. Swiss collection address or postcode

2. German delivery address or postcode

3. Moving date

4. Approximate volume

5. Inventory list or photos

6. Floor and elevator information

7. Packing requirements

8. Any heavy or particularly fragile items

If you do not know your volume, send us a short video of the belongings.

Moving from Switzerland to Germany? ARSA Transport can arrange the transport, movers and customs process from collection to final delivery.