Whether you want to send small objects as cheaply, quickly or as well-insured as possible:
Deutsche Post and DHL offer attractive options for sending shipments up to 2 kg across Germany. You'll find the perfect shipping product for every format.

Your shipping options at a glance

Send cheaply up to 1 kg

Send small and lightweight objects in regular or padded envelope cheaply with Deutsche Post.

Large letter
up to 500 g

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Min. 10 x 7 cm

Max. 35,3 x 25 x 2 cm

 Delivery time generally 1 - 2 working days

 Sending in regular envelope

 Basic shipment tracking with Internet stamp*

 No liability

EUR 1.60 1
Product information

Shipment of
books and goods 500

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Max. 35,3 x 25 x 5 cm

 

 Delivery time generally 4 working days

 Sending in regular envelope or padded envelope

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

EUR 1.95 1
Product information

Shipment of
books and goods 1000

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Max. 35,3 x 25 x 5 cm

 

 Delivery time generally 4 working days

 Sending in regular envelope or padded envelope

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

EUR 2.25 1
Product information

* The basic shipment tracking option documents the processing of your letter shipment at the originator and destination sorting office. Confirmation that delivery has actually been made is not part of the basic shipment tracking service.

  • Package your goods carefully in an envelope or padded envelope and label* the envelope with the name of the recipient and sender.
  • Print your postage conveniently as an Internet stamp if you wish.
  • Drop it off in a letter box or at a branch near you.
  • Drop-off at Packstations is possible for shipments carrying goods. The recipient must be registered for this.

* For books and goods shipments, write "BüWa" above the recipient's address

Questions and answers about shipping

Deutsche post offers additional services for shipping valuable contents (in a standard, compact, large or maxi letter). Further information

Registered mail posting

+ EUR 2.35 *

                                                                                                                                                          

The time of receipt in the letterbox is documented by the signature of the delivery agent. There is no personal handover.

Liability up to EUR 20

Shipment tracking

Registered mail standard

+ EUR 2.65 *

The shipment is handed exclusively to the recipient or a person with written authority.

Liability up to EUR 25

Shipment tracking

Registered mail value

+ EUR 4.30 *

(in branch only)

After drop-off at the branch, you will receive a drop-off receipt. Delivery is made with a signature from the recipient or someone authorised to take the delivery.

Increased liability for the proven value of objects up to a maximum of EUR 500, and up to EUR 100 for cash

Shipment tracking

* Surcharge on top of the letter postage. All prices are final prices and VAT-exempt according to UStG.

Send faster up to 2 kg

Send small goods as parcels or packages climate-neutral2 in 1-2 working days with DHL.

DHL parcels (Päckchen S)
up to 2 kg

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Min. 15 x 11 x 1 cm

Max. 35 x 25 x 10 cm

 Delivery time generally 1 - 2 working days

 Shipment in a box

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

EUR 3.99 1

Product information

DHL parcels (Päckchen M)
up to 2 kg

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Min. 15 x 11 x 1 cm

Max. 60 x 30 x 15 cm

 Delivery time generally 1 - 2 working days

 Shipment in a box

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

EUR 4.79 1

Product information

 DHL Paket
up to 2 kg

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Min. 15 x 11 x 1 cm

Max. 60 x 30 x 15 cm

Delivery time generally 1 - 2 working days

Shipment in a box

Shipment tracking

Incl. liability up to EUR 500

EUR 5.49  1
Online only
Product information
  1. Packaging:
    Stable packaging is vital for ensuring your parcels and packages arrive safely. More information on this can be found in our Packaging tips.
  2. Franking:
    You can purchase the appropriate stamp conveniently online with the DHL online franking or in the Post & DHL app.
    No printer?
     Simply have your postage printed out at Packstations, in branches/Paketshops or directly by the delivery agent. Simply show the QR code in the order confirmation. Alternatively, you can order your parcel / package stamp in the Deutschen Post shop or frank the parcel directly in branch.
  3. Shipping:
    Simply drop off parcels and packages in branches or at Packstations nearby or your delivery agent can take it with them.* You can also pop small parcels (Päckchen S) in postboxes.
    No registration is needed to drop parcels off at Packstations.

*Note: Parcel pick-up is a voluntary and free service provided by DHL. It is important that your shipments are sufficiently franked and that our employees have enough free loading capacity in their vehicle.

Useful questions and answers

Protect parcels with valuable contents with additional transport insurance!

Insurance up to EUR 2,500

+ EUR 6.00 *

Compensation in the event of loss or damage - even if DHL is not at fault

Insurance up to EUR 25,000

+ EUR 18.00 *

Compensation in the event of loss or damage - even if DHL is not at fault

Useful FAQs regarding transport insurance

* In addition to the parcel price

Product and price 1)
Weight and dimensions         
Details

Large letter

                                             

EUR 1.60

up to 500 g            
Length: 10 - 35,3 cm
Width: 7 - 25 cm
Height: up to 2 cm

 Delivery time generally 4 working days

 Sending in regular envelope  

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

Shipment of books and goods
                                                                

EUR 1.95

up to 500 g

Length: up to 35,3 cm                    

Width: up to 25 cm

Height: up to 5 cm
                                                                  

 Delivery time generally 4 working days

 Sending in regular envelope or padded envelope

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

Shipment of books and goods

EUR 2.25

up to 1000 g

Length: up to 35,3 cm                    

Width: up to 25 cm

Height: up to 5 cm                              

 Delivery time generally 4 working days

 Sending in regular envelope or padded envelope

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

DHL parcels
(Päckchen S)

EUR 3.99

up to 2 kg

Length: up to 35 cm                    

Width: up to 25 cm

Height: up to 10 cm

 Delivery time generally 1-2 working days

 Shipment in a box 3

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

DHL parcels
(Päckchen M)

EUR 4.79

up to 2 kg

Length: up to 60 cm                    

Width: up to 30 cm

Height: up to 15 cm

 Delivery time generally 1-2 working days

Shipment in a box 3

 No shipment tracking

 No liability

DHL Paket

EUR 5.49
Online only

up to 2 kg

Length: up to 60 cm                    

Width: up to 30 cm

Height: up to 15 cm

Delivery time generally 1-2 working days

Shipment in a box 3

Shipment tracking

Incl. liability up to EUR 500

DHL Paket
 

EUR 6.99

up to 5 kg

Length: up to 120 cm                    

Width: up to 60 cm

Height: up to 60 cm

Delivery time generally 1-2 working days

Shipment in a box 3

Shipment tracking

Incl. liability up to EUR 500

ExpressEasy  

up to 500 g

Length: up to 120 cm                    

Width: up to 60 cm

Height: up to 60 cm

Delivery time generally next working day

Shipment in a box 3

Shipment tracking

Incl. liability up to EUR 500

3 Small, non-sensitive items can also be sent in a conventional, dimensionally stable cardboard or paper shipping envelope up to C4 format if the shipment is only slightly different from a square shape (no minimum height of 1 cm required at the edges). Please do not use simple letter envelopes, but rather use padded envelopes or envelopes made from sturdy cardboard in order to protect your shipment.

Is your shipment larger or heavier? With DHL you can send parcels up to 31.5 kg. Price overview for the DHL Paket service

Not sure? Find the right product now

Our postage adviser will help you find the best product for your shipment and frank it conveniently online.

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Useful information

1) All prices are final prices and VAT-exempt according to UStG.
2)
The emissions caused by shipping are offset by investments in global climate protection projects.

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