Prague and Lovosice
Czechia sits at the centre of the European rail network: containers arriving at Prague or Lovosice are within one day's trucking of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Direct service to both terminals is available from the main Chinese hub stations, with EU clearance arranged at the terminal of arrival.
Departure stations and transit times
| Departure station | Destination | Transit (station to station) |
|---|---|---|
| Wuhan | Prague | 16–23 days |
| Pinghu (Guangzhou / Shenzhen) | Prague | 16–20 days |
| Jinan | Prague | 18–35 days, about 4 trains per month |
| Yiwu / Jinhua | Lovosice | 18–25 days |
| Chengdu | Prague | About 22 days |
| Xi'an | Prague / Lovosice | 20–25 days (express timetable 16–18) |
Transit times are typical station-to-station figures via the Malaszewicze EU gateway; we confirm the next departure and cut-off at booking.
Service scope
- FCL 20ft / 40ft / 40HQ and LCL groupage to Prague and Lovosice.
- Czech import clearance (duty and VAT) or T1 transit to another EU clearance office.
- DDP delivery across Czechia, Slovakia, Austria and southern Germany, including warehouse appointments.
- Return capacity from Prague to Xi'an — see rail freight from Czechia to China.
Frequently asked questions
How long does rail freight from China to Prague take?
Typically 16–25 days station to station depending on the departure train, routed through the Malaszewicze gateway on the Poland–Belarus border. Express timetable products from Xi'an run 16–18 days.
Which Czech terminals do you deliver to?
Prague and Lovosice. Both are within one day's trucking of Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland, which makes Czechia an efficient clearance point for Central European distribution.
Do you handle Czech customs clearance?
Yes — import clearance with duty and VAT payment at the Czech terminal, or T1 transit documents if you prefer to clear in another member state.