Car Shipping to Czech Republic
from the United Kingdom
The Ship Cars ships cars, vans and motorcycles from the UK to Czech Republic. Most cars travel by covered or open road transporter via the Channel. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Czech Republic from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Czech Republic is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 5–10 days by covered transporter. Vehicles are shipped by container to Prague (by road), Hamburg (sea). The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Czech Republic: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Czech Republic
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Prague (by road), Hamburg (sea) in about 5–10 days by covered transporter. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
This route is served mainly by container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Czech Republic
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Prague (by road), Hamburg (sea), priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 5–10 days by covered transporter.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Czech Republic age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Czech Republic
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Prague (by road), Hamburg (sea). Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Czech Republic, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Czech Republic vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Since Brexit a UK car is a non-EU import: 10% duty (0% for qualifying UK-origin cars), 21% VAT, then technical inspection and registration.
- Relocation relief may remove duty and VAT.
Documents required
- V5C registration document
- Passport or photo ID
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Proof of residence (if claiming relief)
- Bill of Lading / CMR
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Czech Republic & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Czech Republic?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Czech Republic, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
5–10 days by covered transporter
Ports
Prague (by road), Hamburg (sea)
Starting From
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Overview
The Ship Cars ships cars, vans and motorcycles from the UK to Czech Republic. Most cars travel by covered or open road transporter via the Channel.
Shipping Methods
Most cars travel by covered or open road transporter via the Channel.
Transit Time
5–10 days by covered transporter.
Import Regulations
Since Brexit a UK car is a non-EU import: 10% duty (0% for qualifying UK-origin cars), 21% VAT, then technical inspection and registration. Relocation relief may remove duty and VAT.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document
- Passport or photo ID
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Proof of residence (if claiming relief)
- Bill of Lading / CMR
Costs & Fees
Czech Republic is priced by quote — contact us for a fixed door-to-door or port price.
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Why ship a car to Czech Republic from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Czech Republic every month. Post-Brexit Europe is still the lowest-friction export market for British-registered vehicles, with weekly RORO frequency, mature customs brokerage and predictable inland trucking once the vehicle clears the destination port. Typical clients on this lane include EU-based dealers sourcing British stock, alongside private owners relocating to Czech Republic and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Czech Republic corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Czech Republic customs.
Vehicles depart from Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe, Southampton and arrive at Prague (by road), Hamburg (sea) via direct Atlantic and Mediterranean calls. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 5–10 days by covered transporter, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Czech Republic car shipping works
Every shipment to Czech Republic follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Bristol (Portbury), bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Prague (by road) (and onward feeder to Hamburg (sea) where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Czech Republic.
RORO to Czech Republic
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Czech Republic. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Prague (by road). RORO shipping to Czech Republic — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Czech Republic
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Hamburg (sea). Dedicated container shipping to Czech Republic.
Czech Republic ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Czech Republic are typically routed through Prague (by road) as the lead discharge port, with Hamburg (sea) available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Czech Republic and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Prague (by road)
- Port of Hamburg (sea)
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Czech Republic import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Czech Republic is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Czech Republic customs schedule before quoting.
- EU type approval and Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- Post-Brexit 10% import duty and country-specific VAT (TVA, IVA, MwSt, BTW)
- National roadworthiness inspections (ITV, contrôle technique, TÜV, APK, IPO)
- Re-registration with local plates and CO2-based road tax
Document checklist for Czech Republic
- V5C registration document
- Passport or photo ID
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Proof of residence (if claiming relief)
- Bill of Lading / CMR
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Czech Republic import guides and articles, our UK and Czech Republic customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Prague (by road).
Who ships to Czech Republic
- • Returning Czech Republic residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Czech Republic
- • Europe car dealers and Czech Republic re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Czech Republic
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Czech Republic
• Specialist UK-to-Czech Republic corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Czech Republic pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Prague (by road) agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Czech Republic
Our Czech Republic corridor team responds through the online quote form with port pairing, container availability and indicative duty in a single reply.