Routes
China to Slovakia
In short
Freight from the main Chinese ports to Bratislava, Slovakia. Sea is the cheapest and slowest, rail sits in the middle, air is for goods that cannot wait. Customs clearance is filed by us in Slovakia.
Updated 12 August 2026
How the lane runs
Containers for Slovakia normally arrive through Koper or a North Sea port, then move inland by rail or road. We clear in Slovakia and deliver onward, so there is one declaration and one invoice rather than a handover between three companies.
Transit and cost band
| Mode | Transit (days) | Typical band, 40HC equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL | 32–45 | 2200 – 2900 EUR |
| Rail | 18–26 | 3850 – 5075 EUR |
| Air | 5–9 | priced per kg chargeable weight |
Customs on this lane
Goods that stay in Slovakia are released for free circulation here and Slovak import VAT is payable at the border. Procedure 42 does not apply to goods you keep in Slovakia.
This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.