Your long-distance move between Berlin and Romania – personal, safe and predictable
An international move is more than just transporting furniture: it affects your life plans, appointments and expectations. As a Berlin-based moving company, Lion Umzüge supports you competently with your move from or to Romania. We offer clear processes, transparent communication and practical support so that you can start your new chapter relaxed.
Why Lion Umzüge for your move to Romania
You get a dedicated contact person from Berlin who coordinates your move and agrees every step with you. We value personal advice, individual solutions and a realistic assessment of the requirements – without empty promises.
Our services for long-distance moves
We organise the transport, take care of the packing material and help with loading and unloading. On request, we professionally pack fragile items and assemble furniture at the destination. Please note: Lion Umzüge is based in Berlin; we are not present as a local moving company at the destination in Romania, but coordinate the arrival and handover for you.
How your move works
A structured process reduces stress. After an initial consultation, we draw up an individual plan that addresses your volume and your wishes. The list below shows the typical steps we go through with you.
- Initial contact and needs analysis with personal advice.
- Quote and scheduling, including clarification of access and parking options.
- Packing, labelling and load securing by experienced staff.
- Transport planning, route coordination and regular status updates.
- Unloading, placement and, on request, furniture assembly at the destination.
- Final check and debrief.
Tips for preparing your move
Start sorting out early: reduce clutter and sort systematically by category. Label moving boxes by room and contents. Make a list of the most important documents you want to keep to hand. This way you stay in control and have time for what matters.
What you can expect from our communication
We rely on regular, factual information: appointment confirmations, notes on loading capacities and transparent status reports. Should the schedule change, we inform you early and offer pragmatic alternatives. Your questions go directly to your contact person in Berlin.
Practical notes from our moving experience
Can Lion Umzüge formally help with export documents? We give you general guidance and prepare the documents required for the transport. For specific formalities, we recommend obtaining additional expert advice. Our role is logistical support from Berlin.
How does the acceptance at the destination work? On arrival in Romania, we coordinate the unloading and carry out an inventory together with you or an authorised person. We document the condition and hand over the furniture appropriately – the local handling takes place on site in your presence or that of a contact person you have named.
Ready for the next step? Contact Lion Umzüge in Berlin for a no-obligation initial consultation. Together we plan your move to or from Romania, tailored to your needs and circumstances. We look forward to your enquiry and will reliably guide you through the entire process.
Enquire about a move to Romania
Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca or Timișoara: tell us your destination in Romania and your preferred date, by phone on 030 612 964 73 or via the form. After the free on-site survey, you receive a written quote. For moves within Berlin, Lion Umzüge is just as much there for you as your moving company Berlin.
Moving Berlin–Romania: route, duration and formalities
Romania is a large country, and distances vary accordingly. From Berlin it is around 1,100 kilometres to Timișoara, about 1,300 to Cluj-Napoca and around 1,750 kilometres to Bucharest. The route usually leads through the Czech Republic or Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. Including the drivers’ rest periods, the transport takes two to three days, and longer to Bucharest and the east of the country.
Return or new beginning
Many of our customers who move to Romania have family there and are returning after years in Berlin. They often move into a house that is already partly furnished. It then makes sense to think carefully about which furniture from Berlin is really needed. We can dispose of everything that stays behind – see house clearance Berlin.
Formalities
- No customs duty on household goods within the EU
- Deregistration at the Bürgeramt (citizens’ office) in Berlin
- Registration of residence according to Romanian rules
- Vehicle: clarify re-registration and licensing in Romania
Access and types of housing
In the large cities, many people live in apartment blocks with lifts, although the cabins are small. In old towns such as Sibiu or Brașov, the lanes are narrow. In the countryside, access roads are sometimes unpaved. Send us photos and a description, and we will plan the right vehicle or a transfer to a smaller one.
Full lorry or part load?
For a large household with a fixed date, a dedicated transport is worthwhile. If only part of the household goods is coming along or the date is flexible, a part load can be considerably cheaper.
Costs
Fuel, tolls in several countries, overnight stays and the return journey are significant items. The page moving company Berlin costs shows how we calculate a fixed price; you can find other countries under international moves Berlin. For the neighbouring country, there is the page moving Berlin–Bulgaria.
Moving to Romania: route, registration and settling in
Many people move between Germany and Romania, whether to return home, for a job in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca or Timișoara, or for retirement. As an EU country, Romania can be reached without customs, and since joining the Schengen area, regular border controls no longer apply. Here we explain what you should bear in mind when planning.
A long route through Central Europe
From Berlin it is around 1,900 kilometres to Bucharest, about 1,300 to Timișoara and around 1,500 to Cluj-Napoca. The route leads through the Czech Republic or Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. For a lorry, that means three to four days, with tolls in several countries. In Romania itself, not all routes are built as motorways, so cross-country journeys take correspondingly longer. For smaller households, a part load is often the cheapest solution.
Registering in Romania
In Berlin, you deregister at the Bürgeramt. EU citizens staying in Romania for longer than three months register with the Romanian immigration authority and receive a certificate. Romanian nationals register their new residence with the competent registration authority. Find out in advance which documents are required.
Living in Romanian cities
In Bucharest and other large cities, many people live in apartment blocks with lifts, often from the seventies and eighties. New builds with underground car parks and property management are becoming more common. In historic old towns such as Sibiu or Brașov, the lanes are narrow. In the countryside, many houses have large plots with unpaved access roads.
Family and homecoming
Many of our customers move back to Romania after years in Germany. Often it is not only about their own household but also about furniture for family and relatives. We plan the volume together and advise you on what is worth taking. Some things are cheaper to buy new in Romania than to transport over such a long distance.
Costs
The costs depend on distance, volume and destination. A part load reduces the costs considerably for small and medium quantities. More on our page international moves Berlin.
Arriving in Romania
Romania is a country of diverse landscapes, from the Carpathians to the Danube Delta. The cities have become modern, and the hospitality is proverbial.
What needs to be done in Germany
Before the move, you should cancel or transfer contracts in Germany: electricity, internet, mobile phone, insurance and memberships. Inform your health insurance, the pension insurance and the Familienkasse (family benefits office) if you receive child benefit. If you have worked in Germany, some of your entitlements may continue to exist after the move. Get advice on this. A mail forwarding order abroad ensures that important post reaches you in the first few months.
Papers for the journey to Romania
Romania is part of the EU, so customs formalities for used household goods generally do not apply. Nevertheless, a simple list of your furniture and boxes should travel with the load, along with a copy of your ID and the address and telephone number of a contact person at the destination. It is best to carry valuable documents such as birth certificates, diplomas or land register extracts yourself in your hand luggage. We agree with you who will be on site on arrival and who has the keys.
Planning a move? We are happy to advise you.
Free on-site survey and a binding fixed-price quote – with no hidden costs.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a move from Berlin to Romania cost?
It is around 1,200 kilometres to Timișoara, about 1,300 to Cluj and around 1,700 to Bucharest. Diesel, tolls in the Czech Republic or Poland, Slovakia and Hungary as well as overnight stays account for a large part of the price. You receive a fixed price. General information under moving company Berlin costs.
How long does a move from Berlin to Romania take?
To western Romania we allow two to three days, to Bucharest or the Moldavia region three to four days from loading to delivery.
How much lead time do I need for a move from Berlin to Romania?
Six to eight weeks’ lead time is ideal. Around Easter and Christmas, many families travel to Romania – and the roads are busier then too.
Do you also take care of packing for a move from Berlin to Romania?
Yes. With our packing service, we pack your household goods in Berlin ready for transport – important on long routes with varying road conditions.
How are my belongings insured when moving from Berlin to Romania?
On the way to Romania, the German Commercial Code (HGB) limits our liability to 620 euros for each cubic metre used. Given the long journey, we recommend additional insurance for valuable items.
Do I need customs papers when moving from Berlin to Romania?
No. As an EU member, Romania does not require customs formalities for household goods. If you stay longer than three months, you generally apply for a registration certificate at the immigration authority.
How do I get a quote for a move from Berlin to Romania?
Call us on 030 612 964 73 or use the contact form. With your Berlin address, the place in Romania and the date, we plan the survey, after which the fixed price is set.
