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Car transport between Spain and Denmark

Bought a car in Spain for use in Denmark, or sending one the other way? We collect it at the door and deliver it in 5–7 days: no customs inside the EU, CMR insured and GPS tracked all the way.

Spain – Denmark route at a glance

In short: Hert transports cars from Spain to Denmark and back in 5–7 days door to door (Madrid – Copenhagen ≈ 2,630 km). There is no customs clearance between EU countries; in Denmark, the car must pass a registration inspection and Danish registration tax (registreringsafgift) must be paid before it can be registered.

Distance
Madrid – Copenhagen ≈ 2,630 km
Typical transit
5–7 days
Directions
Both ways
Departures
On request, combined loads
Customs
None (EU)

Car transport from Spain to Denmark

Spain is a large used-car market, and its dry climate means many cars have little or no rust. It is also a common source of motorhomes, convertibles and the cars of Nordic residents who have lived on the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca.

We usually carry the car through France and Germany, entering Denmark via Jutland. Where possible we combine cars into shared loads to keep the price per car down.

Importing the car to Denmark: registration and tax

To register a used car from another EU country in Denmark, the car must pass a registration inspection (registreringssyn, often called toldsyn) at an approved inspection centre, and Danish registration tax (registreringsafgift) is paid to Motorstyrelsen, the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency, before plates are issued. The tax is based on the car’s value and CO₂ emissions, so it is worth calculating before you buy. If the car counts as new for VAT purposes (under 6 months old or under 6,000 km), Danish VAT is paid in Denmark. No customs duty applies between EU countries.

Car transport from Denmark to Spain

When a Danish-registered car is exported permanently, it is deregistered in Denmark and, if the car qualifies, part of the registration tax can be refunded through Motorstyrelsen (eksportgodtgørelse). Our CMR consignment note documents the transport out of Denmark. The new owner then registers the car in Spain under local rules.

What affects the price

Send the details through the quote form and we confirm the price and schedule within 1 working day.

How it works

Once you confirm, the car is collected on the agreed date, tracked via the logist.it platform and delivered with a CMR consignment note. Every transport runs under the CMR Convention with Hert’s freight liability insurance (all-risk cover on request), our operations are ISO 9001 certified, and Hert has moved vehicles across Europe since 1994.

Related routes

France – Denmark Italy – Denmark Austria – Denmark Czech Republic – Denmark Germany – Denmark Belgium – Denmark Netherlands – Denmark Sweden – Denmark Spain – Finland Madrid – Estonia Copenhagen – Estonia

Frequently asked questions

How long does car transport from Spain to Denmark take?

Typically 5–7 days door to door, depending on the pickup location and whether the car joins a shared load. We usually carry the car through France and Germany, entering Denmark via Jutland.

Do I need customs clearance between Spain and Denmark?

No. Both are EU member states, so there is no customs clearance or customs duty. The car travels with its registration documents and a CMR consignment note issued by Hert.

What do I pay when registering the car in Denmark?

Danish registration tax (registreringsafgift), calculated by Motorstyrelsen from the car’s value and CO₂ emissions, plus the registration inspection fee. Danish VAT applies only if the car counts as new (under 6 months or under 6,000 km).

Can you also transport a car from Denmark to Spain?

Yes, we run this route in both directions. For exports from Denmark, part of the Danish registration tax may be refunded when the car leaves Denmark permanently (eksportgodtgørelse).

Can you transport just one car?

Yes. We transport single vehicles as well as multi-vehicle loads. The price per vehicle depends on the route, the vehicle size and whether it can join a shared load.

Updated October 2026. Tax and registration rules change, so check the current rules with Motorstyrelsen (Danish Motor Vehicle Agency).

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