Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Budapest to Stockholm

The average price to ship a car from USA to Sweden ranges from $1150 to $2850, and the duties to import a car to Sweden from the United States are 10% duty + 25% VAT of the value of the vehicle + $1500 for local charges in Sweden.

Generally, driving your car yourself is cheaper, especially for shorter distances, as you only pay for gas, food, and lodging; however, shipping becomes more competitive and potentially better for very long distances (coast-to-coast) or if you factor in hidden costs like time off work, wear and tear, and depreciation, which can make shipping less costly overall for those who value convenience and avoiding mileage.

For long distances (500+ miles), shipping a car by train is generally cheaper than by truck, often significantly, due to rail's lower cost-per-ton-mile, but trucks offer door-to-door convenience and flexibility, while rail involves station drop-offs/pickups, potentially adding costs and time, making the "cheaper" option dependent on balancing base cost with logistical convenience.