Shipping from Germany to Spain: times, customs & tracking
How long parcels take, what customs expects, and how to track every step of the journey.
Typical delivery times
| Service | Working days |
|---|---|
| DHL Paket | 3–6 |
| DPD / GLS | 4–7 |
| Express (DHL Express, UPS) | 1–3 |
| Postal (Deutsche Post → Correos) | 4–10 |
Customs & duties
Germany → Spain is intra-EU: no customs, no duties, no VAT collection at the border. Since 2025 most e-commerce sellers collect Spanish VAT at checkout when required.
Tracking tips
This is the most predictable lane: if a DHL Paket shipment stalls, it's usually a wrong address or a weekend, not customs.
FAQs — Germany to Spain
How long is a Germany → Spain delivery?
3–6 days with DHL Paket, 4–7 with DPD/GLS and 1–3 with express services.
Are there customs between Germany and Spain?
No — both are in the EU single market and customs union.
Why does my DHL number start with JJD?
JJD-prefixed numbers are DHL eCommerce/Parcel labels, not Express air waybills — both track fine in GetPackRoute.
Who delivers inside Spain for DPD/GLS?
SEUR handles DPD parcels and GLS has its own Spanish network; GetPackRoute shows the local leg automatically.