Ship a Bike Anywhere in Europe from €59: Introducing buycycle Shipping
For years, buycycle has quietly moved thousands of bikes across Europe every month. Our marketplace logistics network connects 27 countries with door-to-door pickup, real-time tracking, and full coverage on every bike that travels through it. It is one of the most established bike-specific shipping networks on the continent, and until now it has only been available to people buying and selling on buycycle.
Today we are opening it up. We are launching buycycle Shipping as a standalone service that anyone can use, for any reason. Moving house and need your bike delivered to your new flat. Flying to Mallorca for a training camp and want your own race bike waiting for you. Heading to the Dolomites for a week, or shipping a bike to your kid at university. The same network that has been carrying our marketplace bikes is now yours to book directly.
It works across 27 European countries and all 50 US states, prices start at €59 for European shipments, and every single bike is fully covered against damage, loss, and theft from pickup to delivery.
Why we built it
Every cyclist eventually faces the same problem. You need your bike in a different city, a different country, or a different continent, and there is no good way to get it there.
Airlines charge punishing surcharges and toss your carbon frame onto a baggage belt. General parcel services refuse oversized boxes or lose track of bicycles entirely. Driving across Europe with a bike on the roof eats a weekend and costs more than the trip is worth. And almost nobody offers coverage that actually pays out when something goes wrong.
The logistics network we already operate solves all of these problems for our marketplace community. Bikes move between two doors, packed properly, handled by carriers who know what a bicycle is, with coverage that actually covers. Opening that network up to everyone was the obvious next step.
What buycycle Shipping is
buycycle Shipping is a dedicated bike shipping service that handles the entire process. You book online, we collect from your address, your bike travels through our vetted carrier network with full real-time tracking, and we deliver to any address on the other end.
Every shipment includes:
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery at any address
- Real-time tracking from collection to drop-off
- Full coverage against damage, loss, and theft
- Professional packing materials available on request
- Fixed prices with no distance surcharges or hidden fees
- 2 to 5 business day transit times across Europe
You do not need to be a buycycle marketplace user to book a shipment. The service is open to anyone shipping a bike, whether you sold it on Kleinanzeigen, eBay, Vinted, or directly to a friend.
How it works
The booking process takes about two minutes.
- Get an instant quote. Enter your collection and delivery addresses on the buycycle Shipping booking page and you will see your exact price immediately. No quote forms, no waiting for a callback.
- Book your shipment. Choose a pickup window that works for you. We support both private and commercial collections.
- Pack your bike. We provide guidance on safe packing, or you can order bike shipping boxes directly through our service.
- Track and relax. From the moment the courier collects your bike, you can follow it in real time. Most European shipments arrive within 3 business days.
Where you can ship a bike
We currently operate two distinct networks.
Bike shipping across Europe
Our European network connects 27 countries, with prices starting at €59 for commercial shipments. Popular routes include:
- Ship a bike from Germany to anywhere in Europe
- Germany to France
- Germany to Italy
- Netherlands to Germany
- France to Spain
Every EU shipment moves within the single market, so there are no customs delays and no additional paperwork.
Bike shipping across the United States
Our US network covers all 50 states, with door-to-door delivery from coast to coast. You can browse every US shipping route on our platform.
What it costs to ship a bike
Pricing is fixed and transparent. There are no distance surcharges, no fuel fees, no weekend supplements, and no surprises at delivery.
| Route type | Starting price | Typical transit time |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic European shipment | €59 | 2 to 3 business days |
| Cross-border European shipment | €69 | 3 to 5 business days |
| US domestic shipment | $92 | 3 to 5 business days |
Prices shown are commercial rates, ex-VAT. Private customer pricing is available at checkout. You can always check the exact price for your route before booking.
Who it is for
We built buycycle Shipping for everyone who has ever needed to get a bike from one place to another without flying with it themselves.
Cyclists travelling for races, training camps, and holidays. Skip the airline bike box surcharge and have your own bike waiting for you at your destination. Riders heading to Mallorca, Girona, the Dolomites, or the French Alps use our service every week.
People moving house or relocating. Whether you are moving across town, across the country, or across the continent for a new job, your bike does not need to ride in the back of the removal van. We collect from your old address and deliver to your new one.
Students, expats, and anyone living between two places. Studying abroad for a semester. Spending winters in Spain and summers in Germany. Sending your bike to your kid at university. The same service handles all of it.
Bike shops and brands. Our B2B shipping solution is used by independent shops and growing bicycle brands across Europe to fulfil direct-to-consumer orders, manage repairs, and send bikes to customers without building their own logistics team.
How buycycle Shipping compares to the alternatives
| buycycle Shipping | General parcel courier | Flying with a bike box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door pickup | Yes | Sometimes | No |
| Coverage included | Full coverage | Limited liability | Airline disclaims damage |
| Real-time tracking | Yes | Basic | None |
| Bike-specific handling | Yes | No | Cargo hold |
| Fixed pricing | Yes | Variable surcharges | Variable surcharges |
| Typical EU price | From €59 | €80 to €150 | €60 to €200 each way |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a bike across Europe?
European bike shipping with buycycle starts at €59 for domestic shipments and €69 for cross-border routes. Every route has a fixed price visible before you book, with no distance surcharges or hidden fees.
How long does bike shipping take?
Most European bike shipments arrive within 2 to 5 business days, depending on the route. Domestic shipments are usually next-day or two-day. Cross-border shipments within the EU typically take 3 to 5 business days. You can see exact transit times for any route on the services.buycycle.com booking page.
Is my bike covered against damage during shipping?
Yes. Every shipment includes full coverage against damage, loss, and theft from the moment we collect your bike to the moment it is delivered. You can also add Premium Protection based on your bike's market value for high-value frames.
Do I need to disassemble my bike?
Most road, gravel, and mountain bikes only need the pedals removed, the handlebars turned, and any quick-release parts secured. We provide packing guides for every bike type, and we sell purpose-built bike shipping boxes if you do not already have one.
Can I ship an e-bike?
Yes. We ship e-bikes including pedelecs across our entire network. E-bike batteries are subject to additional handling requirements that we manage for you. Full details are in our help center.
Can I ship a bike I bought on Kleinanzeigen or eBay?
Absolutely. You do not need to be a buycycle marketplace user to book a shipment. Many of our customers use the service to ship bikes they bought or sold on other platforms. Just enter the collection and delivery addresses and book.
Do you ship internationally outside the EU?
Within our European network we currently ship between EU countries plus Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Our US network operates separately and covers all 50 states. We do not currently ship between Europe and the US.
How do I book a shipment?
Booking takes about two minutes. Visit services.buycycle.com, enter your collection and delivery addresses, choose a pickup window, and pay online. We handle the rest.
Ship your first bike today
Whether you just sold your road bike, are flying to Girona next week without your race wheels, or run a shop that ships ten frames a month, buycycle Shipping is built for you.
Get an instant quote for your route at services.buycycle.com.