Shipping Cost from Austin, Texas to Frankfurt

Shipping a car from the USA to Europe generally costs $1,000 to $4,000+, varying by method (RORO vs. container), distance (East vs. West Coast US), vehicle size, and destination port, with RORO being cheaper but open, and containers offering protection but costing more, plus potential destination duties/taxes ($500-$800+) adding significantly to the total.

Shipping a car from the USA to Germany generally costs $1,000 to $2,500+ for basic ocean freight, depending on method ( Ro-Ro vs. container ) and port, plus significant import fees like a 10% duty and 19% VAT on the vehicle's value plus shipping costs, plus destination fees, registration, and insurance. Expect base shipping around $1,000-$1,800 (shared container cheaper, Ro-Ro also economical) and total landed costs to be much higher due to taxes and destination charges.

On average, the journey from the United States to Germany for a vehicle takes between 2 to 6 weeks. This timeframe can vary due to several reasons, including the specific ports of departure and arrival, the shipping method selected (e.g., Roll-On/Roll-Off vs.