Long-distance move Berlin–Bonn

From the Spree to the Rhine: long-distance move to Bonn

Around 600 kilometres lie between Berlin and Bonn, usually via the A2 and then through the Cologne motorway network. The last section around Cologne in particular is often congested, which is why we usually plan this long-distance move over two days. On the first day, we load in Berlin; on the second morning, we reach Bonn well rested and can unload without rushing. For you, this means you know exactly when we will arrive and can schedule the key handover at the new flat accordingly.

Residential areas in Bonn and what they mean for the move

In Bonn’s Südstadt and in Poppelsdorf there are many Gründerzeit buildings with high storeys and narrow stairwells. In Bad Godesberg, besides period buildings, there are numerous villas and houses with gardens; in Beuel on the right bank of the Rhine, mostly apartment buildings and new builds. Each of these types of access requires different planning: high period-building floors need more carriers and more time; houses with a long driveway need shorter routes for the lorry. So send us a few photos of the new house, and we can take this into account in our planning.

What is included in the fixed price for Berlin–Bonn

Service	In the quote
Vehicle, driver and carriers	always
Padded blankets, straps, load securing	always
Furniture dismantling and assembly	by arrangement
Packing the boxes	optional via our packing service
No-parking zone in Berlin	on request
Interim storage	on request

All items are listed individually in the quote so that you can see exactly what you are paying for. We explain how prices are made up in general on the page Moving company Berlin costs.

The process on arrival day in Bonn

We call you as soon as we are approaching Bonn. On site, we first carry the furniture for the bedroom and kitchen into the flat so that these rooms can be used quickly. Then come wardrobes, shelves and the boxes, which we place in the right rooms according to your labelling. Finally, we assemble the furniture and walk through the rooms together with you.

After moving in

In Bonn, you register with the city within two weeks. Also remember the mail forwarding order and re-registering your car. Further destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia and the rest of Germany can be found on the page Long-distance move Berlin; if you only want to have individual pieces of furniture transported, a shared load is often cheaper.

From Berlin to Bonn: the logistics of a classic government route

Since the relocation of parliament and parts of the government to Berlin, many people commute between Bonn and Berlin. Several federal ministries still have offices in both cities today. Accordingly, we often carry out long-distance moves on this route. This page is about the transport. What awaits you in Bonn after arrival is described on the page Moving Berlin Bonn.

Route via the A2 and the Rhineland

The journey leads via the A2 into the Ruhr area and from there via the A1 or the A3 towards Cologne and on to Bonn. In total, it is around 600 kilometres. The Cologne motorway ring is a well-known bottleneck, which we try to pass outside rush hours. Depending on the traffic situation, we also take the route on the left bank of the Rhine via the A61 and the A565.

Two days as standard

For the long route, we usually plan two days: loading in Berlin on the first day, driving and unloading in Bonn on the second. If it has to be faster, we deploy two drivers who take turns and drive overnight. The van is then ready in Bonn in the morning.

Job-related relocations

For moves required by an employer, for example of federal employees, special requirements often apply to cost estimates and billing. On request, we prepare detailed quotes that you can submit to your office. Clarify in advance which documents your employer requires and whether several quotes have to be obtained.

Shared load between the government offices

If you are only giving up a furnished room or a second home, you do not need your own lorry. A shared load is then the more economical choice. Your belongings are taken to the Rhineland together with other consignments. Opportunities for this arise regularly on the Berlin–Bonn route.

Interim storage for gaps between dates

Moving out in Berlin does not always fit exactly with moving in in Bonn. In that case, we store your furniture temporarily and deliver it on the agreed date. This way you avoid paying double rent for several weeks.

Bonn districts and access routes

Bonn has a compact city centre with pedestrian zones and districts such as Bad Godesberg, Beuel or Poppelsdorf. Bad Godesberg and Beuel can be reached via their own exits. In the Südstadt with its Gründerzeit buildings, the streets are narrow and no-parking zones are necessary. We plan the access according to your exact address.

Staying in touch on the way

During the journey, we keep you informed about progress. If the arrival is delayed, we let you know in good time so that you can plan your day.

One more planning tip: Bonn is a university city, and at the start of the semester in spring and autumn many moving dates are quickly booked up. If you are moving during these weeks, contact us early. The same applies to the period around Carnival, when streets in the city centre are closed.

A small flat for the second place of duty

Not everyone moves to Bonn completely. Those who commute between the Spree and the Rhine for work often only set up a small second home there: a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a few boxes of kitchen things. For a partial move like this, a dedicated lorry is rarely worthwhile. We check with you whether a shared load is suitable or whether we bring the furniture with a smaller vehicle, and we reassemble the bed and wardrobe in Bonn straight away so that you do not have to sleep on the mattress on the first evening.