Car Transport from Germany to Geneva
Geneva is the longest run in our Swiss network from Germany. We collect your car from you or the seller, take care of export and customs clearance, and deliver in Geneva or the surrounding area between Versoix and Nyon.Which vehicle is heading to Geneva? A few details are enough — within 24 hours you receive a fixed quote, entirely without obligation.
Vehicles to Geneva: Route, Customs and Delivery
Geneva is home to the United Nations, dozens of international organisations, private banks and watch houses. People who work here often bring their own car — or buy one in Germany because supply and prices look different there. We deliver in the city, to Carouge, Cologny, Meyrin and out along the lake to Nyon.
The journey usually takes two to three working days. For Swiss import the vehicle’s value is established, normally from the purchase contract or an appraisal; VAT and, where applicable, the car tax are calculated from it. We clear this up front so nothing is left open at customs.
Why Kali Global?
We check the proof of purchase and vehicle data before the transport starts and tell you what charges to expect. That way there are no surprises at the border.
Luxury, sports and collector cars travel in an enclosed carrier. On request we record the condition with photos at collection and handover.
City apartment in Plainpalais, villa in Cologny or office in Meyrin: we agree address, access and handover time with you.
A personal manager follows your shipment and keeps you informed — especially useful on the long route to Geneva.
Getting a Vehicle to Geneva — What Matters
From northern Germany to the western end of Lake Geneva it is several hundred kilometres, and a customs border waits at the end. Both can be planned if you start early.
We check the documents and the vehicle’s value first, fix the route and reserve a place on the carrier. While the car is on the road, your contact keeps you updated. In Geneva we hand the vehicle over at the agreed address — private, at a dealership or at a company site. For high-value cars in particular, the enclosed carrier pays off: no stone chips, no road salt, no weather damage.
Planning car transport to Geneva? Send us the collection point, model and desired date — you will receive a binding quote.
Preparing Your Vehicle
- Empty the interior and boot completely; small items and accessories do not belong in the car either.
- The tank should be no more than a quarter full.
- Have the purchase contract or invoice, registration document and a power of attorney ready as PDFs. If you are moving to Geneva, tell us beforehand, as different rules may apply.
- Note existing scratches and dents and record them with photos.
- Say whether the vehicle carries foreign plates or is linked to a posting with an international organisation.
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Usually two to three working days. It depends on the collection point, how busy the route is and customs clearance. We give you the expected delivery date before you book.
As a rule Swiss VAT (currently 8.1%) and, for passenger cars, a car tax of 4% on the vehicle’s value. Whether and how much applies to you, we clarify before transport from your documents.
Yes, throughout the canton of Geneva and along the lakeshore into Vaud. Tell us the address and access options when booking.
