Moving between Greece and Serbia — KOMBI-KOMBI international movers

Greece is the classic summer destination — a flat on the coast, a student year in Thessaloniki, or a family move to Athens. The route runs south through North Macedonia, crossing at Preševo–Tabanovce and Bogorodica–Evzoni, about 640 km of motorway to Thessaloniki.

Why move with KOMBI-KOMBI

  • 13+ years on the Greece – Serbia route
  • A fixed price written into the contract (CMR), with cover against breakage, theft and road accidents
  • Door to door — packing, dismantling, transport, reassembly and customs paperwork

More about the company and how we work is on our services page.

Cities we move from and to

Thessaloniki is the busiest destination, being the nearest large Greek city. Athens is further, and we serve it regularly for student and business moves.

CityDistanceDriving timeNotes
Thessaloniki640 km~7hthe busiest destination
Athens1,000 km~10.5h—
Kavala750 km~8hon the coast
Halkidiki700 km~7.5hsummer apartments
Larissa, Volos, Katerini — and the rest of the mainland, all covered

What to plan for

  • Two borders on the way. The route transits North Macedonia, which is outside the EU, so the inventory is prepared for two crossings rather than one. We do this run often and it does not add meaningfully to the journey.
  • Motorway all the way to Thessaloniki. Seven hours of driving means a single-day job for most addresses in northern Greece; Athens is a two-day transport.
  • Holiday flats. Furnishing an apartment on the coast is one of the most common jobs on this route, and for a partial load groupage is far cheaper than a dedicated van.
  • Summer traffic. Between June and September the crossings and the coastal roads are busy, so we plan the departure early and keep the schedule realistic.

How the move works

  1. A free survey and a fixed quote — over the phone, by Viber or WhatsApp, or from photographs of your belongings
  2. Packing, dismantling and loading on the agreed date
  3. Transport and customs — our team handles the paperwork at the border
  4. Delivery, reassembly and unpacking at the new address

Greece – Serbia moving costs in 2026

The price depends on the volume of your belongings (m³), the distance to the city, the floor and whether there is a lift, and on extras such as packing, storage or dismantling. The table below shows indicative prices for a full van of up to 12 m³, which suits a flat of 40–60 m²:

FromToDistanceTimeFrom
BelgradeAthens1,100 km~12hfrom €1,320
BelgradeThessaloniki640 km~7hfrom €770
NišThessaloniki450 km~5hfrom €540

These are starting prices, calculated per kilometre driven. A full service with movers, packing and reassembly runs at €1.5–1.9 per kilometre; groupage is charged by the space your load takes up rather than by distance. For an exact quote call +381 66 50-40-30-9 or send photographs of your belongings over Viber or WhatsApp. Full price list: moving prices.

Paperwork and customs

Greece has been in the EU since 1981 and is in the Schengen area; Serbia is in neither, and the route also transits North Macedonia, which is outside the EU. We prepare the inventory for both crossings — Preševo–Tabanovce and Bogorodica–Evzoni.

Moving into the EU falls under the rules on the transfer of normal residence: personal belongings may enter free of duty and VAT where the conditions are met, typically that you have owned and used them for at least six months. Relief from duty is not the same as the absence of a procedure — we prepare the paperwork and clear both borders for you.

Packing and protecting your furniture

We use proper packing materials and give fragile items — glass, pictures, musical instruments — extra protection with cardboard corners and furniture blankets.

Groupage transport

For smaller consignments — a few boxes, a handful of furniture items, parcels — you share the van with other customers and pay only for the space you use. See how groupage transport works and when the next departures are.

Specialist services

  • VIP moves for clients who need discretion and a tighter schedule
  • Specialist loads — pianos, safes, works of art
  • A full door-to-door service, with everything handled for you
  • Storage in our climate-controlled warehouse in Belgrade
  • Office and business relocations

All of these are described on the services page.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a move between Greece and Serbia take?

Thessaloniki is seven hours of driving from Belgrade and five from Niš, so it is usually a single-day job. Athens is a two-day transport.

What does a move to Thessaloniki cost?

A full van of up to 12 m³ starts at €770 from Belgrade and €540 from Niš. For part of a household, groupage costs considerably less.

Can you furnish a holiday flat on the coast?

Yes, and it is one of our regular jobs. You pay only for the space your furniture takes up in the van.

What documents do I need?

An inventory of your belongings, proof of residence and your passport. We prepare the inventory and handle both border crossings.

Is my furniture insured in transit?

Yes. Every consignment is covered against breakage, theft and road accidents, and you get a CMR contract.

Get a free quote

For a free, no-obligation quote call +381 66 50-40-30-9, message us on Viber or WhatsApp, or fill in the contact form. We answer quickly.

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