Shipping Cost from Colombo to Athens

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

What you need to do before you can drive your car in Greece? Declare the car at customs within 30 days of arrival. Pay applicable import taxes and duties (these depend on CO₂ emissions, engine size, and age of the vehicle). Receive the Greek vehicle registration certificate and new plates.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.