from australia to europe is it possible to take my car and is it expensive?

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible.
Yes, it is expensive.

But is it rational? In Australia you drive on the left, while most of Europe (except for UK and Ireland) drive on the right. So you might find it rather inconvenient if you're going to continental Europe.

But anyway, even if you are going to the UK or Ireland the money you spend to pay for the container in a ship is not worth it already, not to mention that it takes over a month, and that your car might arrive slightly damaged and that would need to be fixed, of course.

Better idea is to sell your car down under and buy a new or used car in Europe.

Oh, and you would have to register your car in Europe within 3 months and you might be charged some import tax.

Answer 2

It's possible to ship a car to Europe from Australia, but it will cost you about 5,000 - 8,000 AUD and take several weeks. Probably you'll have to pay tax when entering Europe.

Please keep in mind that except for the UK and Ireland everyone in Europe drives on the right road side. From experience (driving a german car in the UK) I can say that it's very inconvenient if the driver's sitting on the "wrong" side: you need a good co-pilot e.g. for overtaking, etc.

Answer 3

It is possible but not worth it unless it is a special car and you can not drive a normal one.
The 'easy' way is to ship it, you will not be able to use it for as long as it is underway.
The hard way to find a route that allows you to travel in it, getting the paperwork sorted for each next country you have to pass through, and working around countries in war or where the local security is very dangerous. This is a way of life rather than a way to transport your car, and can only be done with a car in good condition, a driver able to do repairs that are well beyond changing a wheel, and a car big enough to transport all needed in the remote parts of the journey.

So overall, just fly and rent to drive if you go for a holiday, or ship your car if you stay for a long time or permanent and the car is special and can not be replaced.

Answer 4

Yes, and Yes.

By sea it will take at minimum of 6 weeks. By air it is likely to cost more than the car is worth.

Unless you have a Vintage Rolls-Royce a a car highly modified to suit medical needs I suggest you sell it and transport the cash instead.

Ian M