Postage to Switzerland
Shipping to Switzerland from the UK
Home to one of the most thriving economies in the world, alongside incredible snowy mountain vistas, Switzerland is a surprisingly popular destination for parcels coming from the UK.
From dropping off packages in the historic capital of Bern to delivering parcels across the Alps and into Italy, your Evri courier will make sure your parcel arrives safely and quickly.
How much is postage to Switzerland from the UK?
No matter where in Europe you need to send your packages, you’re sure to get a reliable service at a great price with Evri, including when you need to send a parcel to Switzerland. If your parcel weighs 15kg or less, our Couriers will be able to handle your delivery. Take a look at our pricing table below to see how cheap it is to send a parcel to Switzerland:
| Parcel weight | Prices from |
|---|---|
| Parcel weight 250g | Prices from £8.71 |
| Parcel weight 500kg | Prices from £9.55 |
| Parcel weight 1kg | Prices from £11.05 |
| Parcel weight 2kg | Prices from £12.99 |
| Parcel weight 5kg+ | Prices from £17.89 |
Swiss public holidays to be aware of
While our international Courier service always aims to get your parcel to its destination on time, delivery times may be increased if your parcel is due to arrive in Switzerland around any of the following public holidays:
- New Year’s Day: 01/01/2024
- Ascension Day: 09/05/2024
- National Day: 01/08/2024
- Christmas Day: 25/12/2024
It’s also important to be aware that many of Switzerland’s various states have their own regional holidays as well, meaning your parcel could take slightly longer to deliver closer to those days.
How to send parcels to Switzerland
You can send your parcel to Switzerland using any of the following three methods:
Sending multiple parcels to Switzerland
Need to send multiple parcels to Switzerland in one go? With our Bulk Integrations tool, you can quickly pull your orders together in one place and send them on their way at the same time:
- Link your Evri account with your marketplace seller’s account or upload your parcels using a CSV file
- Package up your items and book your parcels in one go
- Print off your postage label at home or in-store
- Send your parcels using any of our 16,000+ UK ParcelShops and Lockers or book a Courier collection
Why send internationally with Evri?
It doesn’t matter where your parcels are headed when you send with Evri internationally, you get access to all of the following benefits:
Regular tracking updates
Keep updated on your parcel's progress with end-to-end tracking and email notifications for you and your recipient at no extra cost
Parcel cover
Every parcel you send includes £20 free cover. If your item’s worth more, you can easily increase the cover up to £999 for extra peace of mind!
Customs made easier
Fill in customs information as part of your online booking without needing to print anything extra - we'll do the rest
24/7 live chat
Speak to a real person on our international.evri.com website to answer your questions and help resolve any concerns
Flexible printing options
Print your parcel labels at home or in-store for FREE
Bulk Send
Book multiple parcels online all at once using our Bulk Send tool
Handy payment options
Add funds to your PrePay account to save time at checkout for a faster online booking
Trusted by top UK brands
We're trusted to deliver for many of the UK's biggest retailers like ASOS, Boohoo, Gymshark, House of Fraser, Lonsdale and Lookfantastic, just to name a few
What you can and can’t send to Switzerland
You can send all manner of items across the world with our Evri Couriers, but there are some exceptions to this. You can find a full breakdown of what you can and can’t send to Switzerland on our prohibited items list, so be sure to check this before you send anything you’re unsure about.
On top of this, we recommend familiarising yourself with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and UK Civil Aviation Authority guides, to keep up to date with the latest restrictions for sending parcels to Switzerland via airlines.
How to format an address when shipping from the UK to Switzerland
When sending a parcel to Switzerland, you’ll need to format your package’s address in the following way:
- The recipient’s name
- The street name followed by the flat or house number
- The four-digit postcode followed by the city or town
- The country name in capitals
For example:
Mr J. Bloggs
East Street, 38
4007 Zurich
SWITZERLAND
But don’t worry, so long as you enter the right address information at checkout, we’ll make sure it’s formatted correctly when you print your label.