How much does FTL freight from Belgium to Germany cost?

Belgium–Germany is one of Europe's busiest road freight corridors. With daily departures from Temse (between Antwerp and Ghent), most lanes reach the Ruhr area within one day and southern Germany within two. But what actually determines your price?

How the price is built

• Base fee (€300–€400): covers vehicle positioning, driver and paperwork — this is why very short trips are never "cheap per km".
• Per-kilometre rate (€1.50–€2.20/km): distance between loading and unloading points. Antwerp → Düsseldorf ≈ 220 km; Antwerp → Munich ≈ 700 km.
• Fuel surcharge: indexed monthly; roughly 15–25% of the line-haul in volatile markets.
• Tolls & vignettes: Germany's CO₂-based Maut for trucks over 7.5 t (from €0.20/km depending on emissions class).
• Extras: ADR dangerous goods (+15–25%), refrigerated transport (+18%), fixed-time deliveries, loading waits beyond 2 hours.

Realistic lane examples (13.6 m trailer, up to 24 t)

How to pay less without risking your delivery

• Book fixed departure slots — spot-market trucks on Friday afternoons are the most expensive.
• Combine loads: if you don't fill a trailer, LTL groupage can cut cost by 40–60%.
• Allow 2-hour loading windows instead of fixed appointments where possible.
• Work with a carrier that owns its garage: better-maintained trucks break down less — and breakdowns are what really cost money.