Poland to Italy is one of central Europe's busiest car transport corridors, with vehicles moving south for sale, holiday homes and family relocations all year round. A typical booking from our price table: a Skoda Octavia collected in Warsaw and delivered to Milan, 1380 km and about 13h 30m behind the wheel if you drove it yourself. Book a spot on a multi-car transporter instead, hand over the keys, and meet the car at the other end.
The route suits online buyers, Polish families with a second home in Italy, returning expats and dealers moving stock. Warsaw, Krakow and Katowice are our main Polish pickup hubs, feeding Milan, Verona, Bologna and beyond. Our car transport service runs it door to door, and for the opposite direction we also offer car transport from Italy to Poland.
How much does car transport from Poland to Italy cost?
A real example from our price table: moving a Skoda Octavia from Warsaw to Milan, a 1380 km trip, costs 830 to 1170 euros without VAT on an open transporter. Over a long distance like this the per-kilometre rate falls, so the shared-load price stays reasonable.
What moves the price: how reachable the pickup and delivery points are, the size and weight of the car, whether it runs (a non-runner needs a winch), and whether you would like an enclosed trailer for a classic or prized car. A flexible collection window keeps costs down. Poland and Italy are both in the EU, so there are no customs duties and no border paperwork on this route. Request a free quote and you will have your exact price in minutes.
How long does car transport from Poland to Italy take?
The drive is around 1380 km and roughly 13h 30m. Transporters usually run south through Katowice and the Czech Republic into Austria, then cross into Italy either over the Brenner Pass toward Verona or via Villach and Tarvisio into Friuli. Some loads take the Slovenia route through Ljubljana instead. It is entirely overland, with no ferries involved. As a truck collects and delivers several cars, allow 4 to 7 days door to door depending on your window and how quickly it fills. Cars from further west often share the same Alpine crossing as our car transport from Austria to Italy route.
Why book a transporter instead of driving?
Tip: winter weather in the Tatras and the Austrian Alps can slow this corridor, so a slightly wider pickup window between December and March helps us match you to the first suitable truck.
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How does car transport from Poland to Italy work?
Give us the two postcodes and the car, we confirm a fixed price and a collection window, and a vetted carrier collects from your door or the seller. The car travels south through Austria and over the Alps, inspected with signed photos at both pickup and delivery. Nothing to pay before pickup.
Do I need to re-register the car once it is in Italy?
If the car stays in Italy you will register it with the Motorizzazione and fit Italian plates, usually within a few weeks of arrival. Since Poland and Italy are both in the EU there are no customs duties or import taxes to pay, only the local registration and road tax.
How should I prepare the car for pickup?
- Wash it and take dated photos from every side.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
- Remove personal belongings and any toll tag.
- Switch off the alarm and fold in the mirrors.
- Tell the driver about leaks, weak batteries or anything unusual.
Can you move a car that does not start?
Yes. Non-runners are welcome as long as you tell us whether the car rolls, steers and brakes, so the driver brings the right winch. If it is a van you need moved, see our van transport service.
Is my car insured during the transport?
Yes, every carrier carries cargo insurance that protects your vehicle during loading, transit and unloading. Personal items left inside are not covered, so take them out first. See how we vet our carriers on the why choose Send Your Auto page.
Ready to send your car from Poland to Italy?
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