Sending a parcel to Hungary
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Hungary. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Hungary arrives in 2–4 days (standard) or 1–2 days (express). No customs formalities — EU country. Best carriers: packeta, dpd, ppl.
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Sending a parcel to Hungary
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Summary
A parcel to Hungary arrives in 2–4 days (standard) or 1–2 days (express). No customs formalities — EU country. Best carriers: packeta, dpd, ppl.
- Region
- eu
- EU
- Yes
- Currency
- HUF
- Standard delivery
- 2–4 days
- Express delivery
- 1–2 days
- Customs duty from
- No customs (EU)
- VAT
- EU regime
- CN23 required
- No
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Hungary
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Packeta / Zásilkovna Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 2–4 days | 15 € | Largest pickup-point network in CZ/SK (5,200+ Z-Points) · Low prices for domestic and EU parcels | Detailsarrow_forward |
 DPD CZ Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 18 € | Global coverage via DPDgroup network · Strong B2B contracts and API integration | Detailsarrow_forward |
 PPL CZ Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 19 € | Dense ParcelShop network (4,000+ points) · Reliable Czech domestic delivery | Detailsarrow_forward |
 GLS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 2–4 days | 18 € | Dense EU-wide network · ParcelShop collection points across Europe | Detailsarrow_forward |
 Eurosender Broker (comparison) — ships via partner carriers. Does not physically deliver itself. | 2–4 days | 20 € | Transparent prices upfront · Compares multiple carriers in one booking | Detailsarrow_forward |
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Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Hungary
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 8 € | 22 € |
| 5 kg | 12 € | 28 € |
| 10 kg | 18 € | 38 € |
| 20 kg | 28 € | 55 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Hungary is an EU member — no customs formalities, no import VAT surcharge, no additional documentation required. Shipments circulate freely within the EU single market.
Required documents
- None — EU shipment
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Hungary.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Live animals
- Alcohol over 1 L
- Prescription medicines (without authorisation)
Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Hungary.
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How long does a parcel to Hungary take?
To Budapest and central Hungary 2–3 days standard (DPD, Packeta). To remote regions 3–4 days. DHL Express delivers within 24 hours.
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