How much does a truck trip from Poland to Spain cost?
A truck trip from Poland to Spain (Poznań - Madrid) costs about EUR 2,895 one way in diesel, tolls and driver pay, assumptions stated.
Logifie Team
Logistics Technology Experts
One way from Poznań to Madrid (about 2,550 km, 40 t truck), a trip costs about EUR 2,895 in diesel, tolls and driver pay when the diesel is bought in Poland: roughly EUR 1,450 diesel, EUR 630 tolls and EUR 810 driver. That excludes vehicle costs, overhead, margin and the empty return.
Which costs make up the EUR 2,895?
The reference trip costs EUR 2,895 in running costs. That is what the trip costs the carrier, not a price a shipper pays.
| Cost item | Poznań - Madrid, one way |
|---|---|
| Diesel (816 l at EUR 1.78) | EUR 1,452 |
| Tolls (DE, BE, FR, ES, PL) | EUR 633 |
| Driver (4 days wage and per diems) | EUR 810 |
| Total | EUR 2,895 (about EUR 1.14 per km) |
The assumptions are as follows. Distance is a route-planner figure for a road via Berlin, Cologne, Antwerp, Paris, Bordeaux and Irún. The country split is illustrative, not measured: Poland 170 km, Germany 720 km, Belgium 220 km, France 980 km, Spain 460 km. Fuel use is 32 l/100 km, the default of the free freight calculator for a loaded 40 t Euro VI truck. The average speed is 70 km/h, which means 4 driving days. Wage and per diem are calculator defaults, and pump prices are dated 2026-10-29.
Where the truck fills up matters. The EUR 1.78 per litre is the Polish weekly average from the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin, listed on the Logifie fuel price pages . The same 816 litres bought at the French average of EUR 2.35 would cost EUR 1,918, about EUR 466 more. If the tanks hold enough, buying in Poland costs less.
How are tolls on the Poland to Spain route calculated?
Tolls add about EUR 633. France is the largest share at about EUR 294, followed by Germany at about EUR 251. The German rate for a vehicle over 18 t with 5 or more axles, Euro 6 and CO2 class 1 is 34.8 cent per km, in force since 2024-07-01, according to Toll Collect .
The other countries use 2026 planning averages from the calculator, in EUR per km net of VAT: Belgium 0.25, France 0.30, Spain 0.24 and Poland 0.1281. Spain is charged on an assumed 50 tolled km, on the assumption that most of the Irún - Madrid route is toll-free. These averages exclude private concession motorways such as the Polish A2 concession sections, which cost extra. For rate changes, see the post on EU truck toll changes .
What does the driver cost include?
Driver cost is about EUR 810 for 4 days: a wage of EUR 3,200 per month over 21 working days (EUR 152.38 per day, about EUR 610 for 4 days) plus a per diem of EUR 50 per day (EUR 200). These are calculator defaults for a Polish-employed driver, so replace them with your payroll figures.
The 4 days follow the limits in Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 : 9 hours of daily driving, 10 hours twice a week. Two 10-hour and two 9-hour days give about 2,660 km at 70 km/h, enough for one driver, assuming a 70 km/h average. Spanish posting pay does not apply, because Directive (EU) 2020/1057 exempts bilateral transport operations such as Poland - Spain.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does a truck take from Poland to Spain?
Plan 4 driving days for Poznań - Madrid with one driver, at 70 km/h and the legal daily driving limits. A slower average speed adds time.
How much diesel does a 40 t truck use from Poland to Madrid?
About 816 litres over 2,550 km at 32 l/100 km. Real use varies with load, terrain and speed.
Is the cost of a trip the same as the freight rate I should charge?
No. The EUR 2,895 covers only diesel, tolls and driver pay. A rate must also cover vehicle costs, overhead, margin and the empty return.
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