Shipping to Bern
Bern, the Swiss federal city, is the seat of the government and parliament, and its medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cargo travels by land from a North Sea port to the Bern terminal.
Practical tips. Embassies and federal agencies make Bern a destination for diplomats and civil servants, who often have special customs arrangements. Other residents clear household effects with form 18.44, an inventory and the residence permit. The old town has narrow arcaded streets with restricted vehicle access, so plan the last stretch with a local mover.
Choose Bern for consignees in the canton of Bern, Fribourg, Thun and Biel. German is the main language, though Bern is close to the French-speaking area, and many agents work in both.
Bern is also close to the Alps.
Shipping rates from Canada to Bern
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bern | USD 5 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 492.06 | USD 4 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 448.66 | USD 7 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 555.87 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 448.66; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 547.56. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Switzerland: Subject To T-Doc $15.00; Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Switzerland: Basel (69 km), Lausanne (78 km), Zurich (95 km), Geneva (130 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Switzerland.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.