Shipping to Lausanne and Vaud
Lausanne, on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, is the capital of the canton of Vaud and the seat of the International Olympic Committee. Its universities, EPFL and UNIL, and companies such as Nestlé in nearby Vevey attract many international residents.
Practical tips. Lausanne is built on steep hills rising from the lake, so delivery trucks may need smaller vehicles for upper neighbourhoods. Household effects are cleared with form 18.44, an inventory and the residence permit. Choose Lausanne for consignees in Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux, Morges and the rest of Vaud.
French is the language of the region, and local movers and customs agents work in French, though English is widely understood. Plan deliveries outside Sundays and holidays, when moving is often restricted by building rules.
Shipping rates from Canada to Lausanne
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lausanne | 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: Geneva (52 km), Bern (78 km), Basel (136 km), Zurich (173 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.