Delivering to France from every European country: corridor guide (km and lead times 2026)

Transporting a vehicle between a major European metropolis and Paris is far more than drawing a straight line on a map. European regulations on drivers' driving time, the actual distance between cities, and the location of depots directly determine the lead time, the price, and the feasibility of a transfer. At Easy2go, we operate a network of 7 depots (Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse), each covering a 300 km radius, allowing us to handle almost the entire French territory and the main cross-border corridors. This article details, corridor by corridor, what a vehicle transport to Paris from Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal really involves.

The 9-hour threshold: the rule that changes everything

European regulation (EC Regulation 561/2006) sets a driver's daily driving time at 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours twice a week. In practical terms, this means that beyond roughly 650 km of road transport, a journey can no longer be completed in a single day of driving. This 9-hour threshold (~650 km) is what tips a corridor from a same-day transport into a transport spread over two days or more, with a mandatory overnight stop for the driver.

• Below ~650 km: transport feasible within the day (subject to pickup time and traffic conditions).
• Between 650 km and 1,300 km: transport over 2 days, with a regulatory break.
• Beyond 1,300 km: transport over 2.5 to 3 days depending on distance and terrain.

A transfer's lead time is not a marketing estimate: it follows directly from legal driving time and actual distance. That is why we communicate honest lead times, corridor by corridor.

Spain → Paris corridor

Madrid → Paris

With approximately 1,270 km separating Madrid from Paris, this corridor far exceeds the 9-hour driving threshold. A road transfer from the Spanish capital therefore requires 2 days, with a regulatory break for the driver, usually near the French-Spanish border or in the south-west of France. The proximity of our Toulouse and Bordeaux depots makes the logistics on this route easier to organise.

Barcelona → Paris

Barcelona is about 1,030 km from Paris. Here again, the distance requires transport over 2 days. The route follows the Mediterranean coast then heads up the Rhône valley, placing our Nice and Lyon depots in an ideal position to optimise pickup or intermediate delivery.

Portugal → Paris corridor

Lisbon → Paris

This is the longest corridor covered in this article: approximately 1,750 km separate Lisbon from Paris. Such a journey requires 2.5 to 3 days of transfer, with two regulatory breaks. Crossing the Iberian peninsula, then south-western France, demands rigorous planning. Our Bordeaux and Toulouse depots play a key role as relay points on this long-distance corridor.

Italy → Paris corridor

Milan → Paris

Milan is about 850 km from Paris. This journey, which crosses the Alps, exceeds the 9-hour threshold and is therefore completed over 2 days. The route passes close to our Lyon and Nice depots, greatly simplifying cross-border logistics from northern Italy.

Rome → Paris

At approximately 1,420 km, Rome requires transport over 2.5 days. The journey down to the Italian capital, or up to Paris, crosses the entire Italian peninsula before traversing the Alps. It is a demanding corridor where the driver's experience and knowledge of break points are decisive.

Germany → Paris corridor

Munich → Paris

Munich is about 830 km from Paris. This journey exceeds the 9-hour threshold and requires 2 days of transfer. The route crosses southern Germany then eastern France, where our Strasbourg depot is a natural support point for pickup or delivery.

Berlin → Paris

Berlin is about 1,050 km from Paris, placing this corridor in a 2-day format. The journey crosses Germany from east to west before reaching France from the east. Our Strasbourg and Lille depots help optimise logistics on this link between the two capitals.

Belgium → Paris corridor

Brussels → Paris

Brussels is only about 310 km from Paris, roughly 4 hours of driving. This corridor stays well below the 9-hour threshold: transport is therefore feasible within the day. Our Lille depot, ideally located between the two cities, makes this transfer particularly smooth and quick to organise.

Netherlands → Paris corridor

Amsterdam → Paris

Amsterdam is about 510 km from Paris, roughly 7 hours of driving. This journey stays below the 9-hour threshold and can therefore be completed within the day. The route passes through Belgium and northern France, where our Lille depot facilitates intermediate pickup and transfer optimisation.

Summary table of corridors to Paris

Our network of 7 depots serving European corridors

Easy2go's strength lies in its mesh of 7 depots strategically distributed across French territory: Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Toulouse. Each depot covers a radius of about 300 km, allowing us to pick up a vehicle or deliver it as close as possible to its final destination, while optimising cross-border corridors. Lille covers the north and links to Belgium and the Netherlands; Strasbourg, the east and Germany; Nice and Lyon, links to Italy; Bordeaux and Toulouse, the corridors to Spain and Portugal.

Frequently asked questions about vehicle transport to Paris

How long does it take to transport a car from Madrid to Paris?

The Madrid-Paris journey covers about 1,270 km, which exceeds the 9-hour daily driving threshold. The transfer is therefore completed over 2 days, with a mandatory regulatory break for the driver.

Can a Brussels-Paris transport be done in the same day?

Yes. With only 310 km and roughly 4 hours of driving, the Brussels-Paris corridor stays well below the 9-hour threshold. The transport can therefore be completed in a single day, subject to pickup time.

Why does a journey from Lisbon to Paris take 2.5 to 3 days?

Lisbon is about 1,750 km from Paris, making it the longest corridor. The distance requires two regulatory breaks to comply with drivers' legal driving time, hence a lead time of 2.5 to 3 days.

Is Amsterdam-Paris transport possible in one day?

Yes. Amsterdam is about 510 km from Paris, roughly 7 hours of driving. This journey stays below the 9-hour threshold and can therefore be completed within the day.

What is the distance between Milan and Paris for a transfer?

Milan is about 850 km from Paris. As this distance exceeds the 9-hour threshold, the transfer is done over 2 days, with a crossing of the Alps.

How long to transport a vehicle from Berlin to Paris?

Berlin is about 1,050 km from Paris. The transfer is completed over 2 days, with a regulatory break, the journey crossing Germany from east to west before reaching France.

What is the lead time for a Barcelona-Paris transport?

Barcelona is about 1,030 km from Paris. The transport is done over 2 days, following the Mediterranean coast then the Rhône valley.

Why does the Rome-Paris journey take 2.5 days?

Rome is about 1,420 km from Paris. The distance, combined with crossing the Italian peninsula and traversing the Alps, requires a lead time of 2.5 days with regulatory breaks.

How long for a Munich-Paris transfer?

Munich is about 830 km from Paris. This journey exceeds the 9-hour threshold and is therefore completed over 2 days. Our Strasbourg depot makes organisation on this corridor easier.

What is the 9-hour threshold in vehicle transport?

The 9-hour threshold corresponds to the daily driving time allowed by European regulation, roughly 650 km. Beyond this, a journey can no longer be completed in a single day and requires one or more breaks.

Does Easy2go cover all of France for transport?

Yes. Thanks to our network of 7 depots (Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse), each covering a radius of about 300 km, we handle almost the entire French territory as well as the main cross-border corridors.

How do I get a quote for a transport to Paris?

The simplest way is to book a time slot to talk with our team. Together we assess your corridor, the distance, a realistic lead time, and the rate suited to your vehicle and destination.

In summary

The lead time of a vehicle transport to Paris depends above all on the actual distance and the regulatory 9-hour driving threshold (~650 km). Short corridors like Brussels (310 km, ~4 h) and Amsterdam (510 km, ~7 h) can be completed in a single day. Longer corridors — Madrid (1,270 km), Barcelona (1,030 km), Milan (850 km), Rome (1,420 km), Munich (830 km), Berlin (1,050 km) — require 2 days, while Lisbon (1,750 km) requires 2.5 to 3 days. Thanks to its network of 7 depots, each covering a 300 km radius, Easy2go optimises every corridor to offer you honest lead times and reliable service.