A complete guide to international logistics from China to Europe in 2025: price, timeliness and quality service recommendations

As China-Europe trade continues to grow, more and more companies are beginning to pay attention to the international logistics methods, prices and timeliness from China to Europe. Whether it is cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade exports or B2B supply, mastering the latest transportation information will help you stand out in the international market.

This article will sort out the latest China-Europe transportation prices, methods and timeliness information in 2025, and briefly recommend a service provider that is deeply trusted by users-VIPU Logistics.

Common transportation methods and timeliness

Currently, the main international transportation methods from China to Europe include sea, rail, and air. You can flexibly choose according to different product types, timeliness requirements and budgets:

Railway transportation (China-Europe Express)

Timeliness: 12-18 days (door-to-door)

Price: about $1.8-2.5/kg (depending on weight and route)

Suitable for: light and medium-sized goods, e-commerce products, industrial accessories, etc.

Advantages: faster than sea transportation, much cheaper than air transportation

Sea transportation LCL/FCL

Timeliness: 30-45 days (including customs clearance and delivery)

Price:

LCL: about $80-$120/CBM

FCL (20GP): about $1500-$2000

Suitable for: large quantities or heavy goods, such as home appliances, furniture, hardware products, etc.

Advantages: lowest unit cost

Air transportation (fast but expensive)

Timeliness: 5-7 days (door-to-door)

Price: about $5.5–7.0/kg (depending on the airline and the destination city)

Suitable for: high value-added, time-sensitive products

Note: Applicable to major European city airports, such as Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam

Popular destination cities and route suggestions

Germany (Hamburg, Frankfurt)

France (Paris)

Italy (Milan)

Netherlands (Rotterdam, Amsterdam)

Spain (Madrid)

China-Europe Express has been opened to the main freight hubs of the above cities, and with local truck delivery, efficient door-to-door transportation can be achieved.

Why choose VIPU Logistics?

As a comprehensive logistics company focusing on cross-border transportation between China and Europe, VIPU Logistics has stable positions and price advantages on multiple railway and sea routes, especially in the following aspects:

Priority positions on China-Europe trains: Timeliness can be guaranteed even during peak periods

Multimodal transport solutions: Flexible combination according to customer needs (air + rail, sea + truck)

One-to-one customer service support: Transparent process, real-time control of cargo dynamics

Obvious price advantage: Regular customers can enjoy customized quotes and control transportation costs

Provide value-added services such as customs clearance and warehousing: Especially suitable for small and medium-sized foreign trade merchants

Summary

In 2025, international logistics from China to Europe is becoming faster, more flexible and more cost-effective. Railway transportation is becoming mainstream with its characteristics of "faster than sea and better than air". Sea transportation is still the only choice for bulk goods, while air transportation serves the high-value market.

If you are looking for a professional and affordable logistics partner, you may wish to learn about VIPU Logistics and get free transportation solutions and real-time quotes.

For more information, please visit：https://vipulogistics.com/shipping-from-china-to-europe/