A long-distance move from or to Berlin requires careful organisation, transparent communication and experience with long transport routes. At Lion Umzüge in Berlin, you receive personal support that takes every detail of your move into account – from the first consultation to the handover at the destination in Frankfurt or back.
Your move from Berlin to Frankfurt: clearly planned and safely carried out
Personal advice and on-site survey
To begin with, we talk to you in detail about your inventory, access conditions and special requirements. On request, a team comes to carry out a survey in Berlin; alternatively, we clarify everything by phone and with photos. This allows particular challenges to be identified early on.
How your long-distance move works
Transparency is important to us: you always know which steps are coming up and which services we take care of. Our structured process helps you stay relaxed and plan all the important tasks.
- Survey and needs assessment: clarifying the scope, difficult access and special transports.
- Quote and joint scheduling: overview of services and agreement on dates.
- Packing and dismantling: protection of furniture, safe packing and professional dismantling if required.
- Transport preparation and load planning: careful securing of the load and order in the cargo area.
- Unloading, assembly and handover: coordinated unloading, assembly according to your instructions and final acceptance.
Protecting your furniture and fragile items
The focus is on the safe transport of your furnishings. We use suitable protective materials and gentle lifting and securing techniques to avoid damage. We handle particularly delicate objects individually and document their condition before loading.
Logistics, communication and interim storage
Clear arrangements are crucial for a long-distance move. We coordinate loading windows, parking options and special requirements such as narrow stairwells or height restrictions. If interim storage becomes necessary, we discuss suitable solutions with you and keep you informed about every stage.
Service at the destination
At the destination in Frankfurt, we help with unloading, assembly and, on request, unpacking. We agree the arrival time with you and carry out a joint handover. As a Berlin-based company, we organise these services from our head office.
What customers often ask us before the move
How do I best prepare for a long-distance move? Part with items you no longer need early on, label boxes by room and note fragile contents. Tell us about special points such as stairs, narrow doors or bulky furniture so that we can plan suitable measures.
How is the condition of my furniture documented? Before loading, we take an inventory and photograph delicate pieces. This helps with transparent handling and ensures that visible damage can be traced.
Are you ready for the next step? Contact Lion Umzüge in Berlin for individual advice and a quote tailored to your long-distance move to Frankfurt or back. We support you professionally from planning to the handover on site.
Your move to Frankfurt – request a quote
Give us your addresses, floors and preferred date via the form or by phone on 030 612 964 73. After the survey, you will receive a written fixed price. Information on moves within the capital can be found at your moving company Berlin.
Moving from Berlin to Frankfurt with your company or family
Frankfurt attracts many professionals, and often it is not just one person who moves but the whole family. A family move over around 550 kilometres needs more preparation than a move within the city: children’s rooms, toys, bicycles and pushchairs need to be packed safely, and the first night in the new home should go smoothly.
Family move: our tips
- Pack the children’s rooms last and set them up first in Frankfurt
- Take a box with favourite toys, sleeping things and snacks in your own car
- Contact the nursery or school at your new place of residence early on
- Label pushchairs, bicycles and balance bikes separately
You can find more ideas in our moving tips.
When your employer pays
Some employers cover all or part of the moving costs. In that case, a written quote listing all services is usually required. Our fixed-price quote generally meets this requirement because every item is listed individually. Ask your HR department what information it needs.
Company relocations to Frankfurt
Offices and practices also move from Berlin to Frankfurt. With commercial moves, IT equipment, files and office furniture are added, and downtime should be as short as possible. How we plan such projects can be found on the page company relocation Berlin.
Planning and process
After the survey, we fix the date. The no-parking zones are applied for around four weeks beforehand, and you receive boxes two weeks beforehand. On the first day we load in Berlin, on the second we unload in Frankfurt. If you would like to know more about the route, you will find details on the page long-distance move Berlin–Frankfurt.
Costs
Staff, vehicle, working time, tolls and an overnight stay form the basis of the price. On top of this come services such as packing or furniture assembly. An explanation of the items can be found under moving company Berlin costs.
Arriving in Frankfurt am Main: what you should know
This page accompanies you as you settle in in Frankfurt: registration, districts, housing market, costs and everyday life. How we plan the actual transport over around 550 kilometres, with choice of route, two-day schedule and part loads, is explained on the page long-distance move Berlin Frankfurt am Main.
Registration at the citizens’ office
In Frankfurt, you register at one of the city’s citizens’ offices (Bürgerämter). The deadline is two weeks after moving in. Appointments can be booked online. You need your ID and the landlord’s confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). Deregistration in Berlin happens automatically.
Districts between the banking quarter and the Main
Frankfurt is smaller than Berlin but very diverse. The Nordend and Bornheim are popular with families and young professionals, with period buildings, cafés and weekly markets. Sachsenhausen on the other side of the Main offers apple wine taverns and quiet residential streets. Bockenheim is close to the university, and the Westend is considered an upmarket residential area. Many commuters live in Offenbach, Bad Homburg or Bad Vilbel and take the S-Bahn into the city. We adapt the move to your destination address, whether in the city or the surrounding area.
Housing market and interim solutions
If you move to Frankfurt for work, you will not always find a suitable flat straight away. Often people live in a furnished apartment for the first few months. Your furniture can be stored during this time, and we deliver it on the desired date. This way you do not have to rush into taking a flat that does not suit you.
Parking in Frankfurt’s residential streets
In the Nordend, in Bornheim and in Sachsenhausen, the streets are narrow and parking spaces are scarce. A no-parking zone in front of the new flat is usually essential. It is applied for from the City of Frankfurt. On request, we take care of the application and putting up the signs.
Keeping an eye on costs
The costs of a move to Frankfurt depend on the size of your household, the floors, the effort involved in packing and assembly, and the number of moving days. For a job-related move, the employer sometimes covers part of the costs. Ask before you accept a quote. General information on cost factors can be found on our page moving company Berlin costs.
Contracts and addresses
Give your new address to your bank, insurance companies, health insurance fund and employer. A mail forwarding order with Deutsche Post ensures that letters do not get lost in the first few months. You should order electricity and internet for the new flat early, as activation can take some time.
Arriving in the city on the Main
At first glance, Frankfurt seems busy, but it has many quiet corners. The banks of the Main, the green belt and the nearby Taunus hills offer recreation. By U-Bahn, S-Bahn and tram, most journeys are short. Take some time after the move to get to know your new surroundings.
School, nursery and commute
If you are moving to Frankfurt with children, you should take care of nursery and school places early. Registration is handled by the city, and places are scarce depending on the district. Your commute also plays a role in choosing a flat. Many jobs are located in the banking quarter, in Eschborn or at the airport. Check the connection by S-Bahn or car before you decide on a neighbourhood. This saves long commuting times later.
One part first, then the rest
Some customers start their new job in Frankfurt before the family follows. In that case, only a few pieces of furniture and boxes move into a small interim flat at first, and the rest follows weeks later. We plan both journeys together from the outset so that nothing is carried twice. Anything that is only needed later can stay in our storage facility in Berlin until then and goes straight to the permanent flat with the second transport.
Planning a move? We will be happy to advise you.
Free survey and a binding fixed-price quote – with no hidden costs.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a move from Berlin to Frankfurt cost?
Frankfurt am Main is around 550 kilometres away. The price is determined by volume, floors and access – in Bornheim or the Nordend the streets are narrow. An overnight stay is usually added. You receive a fixed price. More under moving company Berlin costs.
How long does a move from Berlin to Frankfurt take?
Usually two days: loading in Berlin, the journey via Leipzig or Kassel, unloading in Frankfurt the next morning. With an early start, we can sometimes manage small flats in one day.
How much notice do I need for a move from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Six to eight weeks’ notice is ideal, especially if your start date at work in Frankfurt is fixed. During major trade fairs the city is packed, and we take this into account when planning.
Do you also handle packing for a move from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Yes. With our packing service, we pack your household goods in Berlin so that they survive the 550 kilometres to Frankfurt in good condition. We bring the material with us on request.
How are my belongings insured when moving from Berlin to Frankfurt?
On the route to Frankfurt, the German Commercial Code limits our liability to 620 euros for each cubic metre occupied. For expensive electronics or art, additional insurance makes sense.
Do I need a no-parking zone when moving from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Yes, in most cases at both addresses. There is rarely room for the lorry in front of Berlin period buildings, and in Frankfurt the situation is similar in Sachsenhausen or Bockenheim. More on the Berlin application under no-parking zone Berlin.
How do I get a quote for a move from Berlin to Frankfurt?
Tell us via the contact form or on 030 612 964 73 where in Berlin you are moving from and when you are moving to Frankfurt. We come to carry out a free survey and then set a fixed price.
