Shipping from Japan to Austria: Cost Table for Japan Post

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Life in Japan, Japan Post May 27th, 2024
Shipping from Japan to Austria: Cost Table for Japan Post

Japan Post is one of the cheapest methods to send items from Japan to Austria. This article provides a cost breakdown for items you may be planning to ship home. 

Bookmark this page for Japan Post’s pricing charts for any time you need to know shipping costs from Japan to Austria in a hurry.

Note: Japan Post has a number of delivery services. We include each service’s pricing chart in order of fastest delivery speed.

Japan Post EMS pricing: from Japan to Austria

The Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS) can get your item from Tokyo to Austria in about 11 days.

The dimension requirements:

  • Maximum length: 1.5m or less

  • Length + Circumference: 2.75m or less

  • Maximum weight: 30

Weight

Cost

Delivery Speed

Up to 500g

¥3,150

11 days

Up to 600g

¥3,400

11 days

Up to 700g

¥3,650

11 days

Up to 800g

¥3,900

11 days

Up to 900g

¥4,150

11 days

Up to 1.0kg

¥4,400

11 days

Up to 1.25kg

¥5,000

11 days

Up to 1.5kg

¥5,550

11 days

Up to 1.75kg

¥6,150

11 days

Up to 2.0kg

¥6,700

11 days

Up to 2.5kg

¥7,750

11 days

Up to 3.0kg

¥8,800

11 days

Up to 3.5kg

¥9,850

11 days

Up to 4.0kg

¥10,900

11 days

Up to 4.5kg

¥11,950

11 days

Up to 5.0kg

¥13,000

11 days

Up to 5.5kg

¥14,050

11 days

Up to 6.0kg

¥15,100

11 days

Up to 7.0kg

¥17,200

11 days

Up to 8.0kg

¥19,300

11 days

Up to 9.0kg

¥21,400

11 days

Up to 10.0kg

¥23,500

11 days

Up to 11.0kg

¥25,600

11 days

Up to 12.0kg

¥27,700

11 days

Up to 13.0kg

¥29,800

11 days

Up to 14.0kg

¥31,900

11 days

Up to 15.0kg

¥34,000

11 days

Up to 16.0kg

¥36,100

11 days

Up to 17.0kg

¥38,200

11 days

Up to 18.0kg

¥40,300

11 days

Up to 19.0kg

¥42,400

11 days

Up to 20.0kg

¥44,500

11 days

Up to 21.0kg

¥46,600

11 days

Up to 22.0kg

¥48,700

11 days

Up to 23.0kg

¥50,800

11 days

Up to 24.0kg

¥52,900

11 days

Up to 25.0kg

¥55,000

11 days

Up to 26.0kg

¥57,100

11 days

Up to 27.0kg

¥59,200

11 days

Up to 28.0kg

¥61,300

11 days

Up to 29.0kg

¥63,400

11 days

Up to 30.0kg

¥65,500

11 days

Japan Post airmail pricing: from Japan to Austria

The Japan Post's airmail service (航空便 = koukubin) can get your item from Tokyo to Austria in about 5 days.

For letters: standard-sized mail

Standard-sized letters = 手紙 定形, tegami teikei, in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for standard-sized letters:

  • Long side: 14～23.5cm

  • Short side: 9～12cm

  • Thickness: up to 1cm

Weight

Cost

Delivery Speed

Up to 25g

¥140

5 days

Up to 50g

¥220

5 days

For letters: nonstandard-sized mail

Nonstandard-sized mail = 手紙 定形外, tegami teigai, in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for nonstandard-sized mail:

  • Longest side: 60 cm

  • Length + Width + Height = 90 cm for rolled item

  • Diameter×2 + Length = 104 cm

Weight

Cost

Delivery Speed

Up to 50g

¥280

5 days

Up to 100g

¥420

5 days

Up to 250g

¥720

5 days

Up to 500g

¥1,260

5 days

Up to 1kg

¥2,250

5 days

Up to 2kg

¥4,130

5 days

For small packets

Small packets = 小形包装物, kogata housoubutsu in Japanese.

Dimension requirements for small packets:

  • Length + width + thickness = 90 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)

  • Provided the maximum length is 60 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)

Weight

Cost

Delivery Speed

Up to 100g

¥510

5 days

Up to 200g

¥690

5 days

Up to 300g

¥870

5 days

Up to 400g

¥1,050

5 days

Up to 500g

¥1,230

5 days

Up to 600g

¥1,410

5 days

Up to 700g

¥1,590

5 days

Up to 800g

¥1,770

5 days

Up to 900g

¥1,950

5 days

Up to 1.0kg

¥2,130

5 days

Up to 1.1kg

¥2,310

5 days

Up to 1.2kg

¥2,490

5 days

Up to 1.3kg

¥2,670

5 days

Up to 1.4kg

¥2,850

5 days

Up to 1.5kg

¥3,030

5 days

Up to 1.6kg

¥3,210

5 days

Up to 1.7kg

¥3,390

5 days

Up to 1.8kg

¥3,570

5 days

Up to 1.9kg

¥3,750

5 days

Up to 2.0kg

¥3,930

5 days

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How to ship from Japan to Austria

Here are the steps to ship your document or parcel from Japan to Austria.

Step 1: Fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label

Japan Post no longer accepts handwritten letters. Instead, they use EAD, or electronic advanced data, for all countries and territories.

Here’s a step-by-step article on how to fill out a Japan Post International Parcel label.

Step 2: Pack your item

Make sure they are properly sealed for letters, cards, and envelopes.

For parcels, use protective materials such as paper or packing peanuts to absorb shock. Additionally, tape all edges of the cardboard box.

Here are detailed instructions for how to pack your items: How to pack an item .

Step 3: Send your parcel

There are two options when sending your parcel to Japan Post.

Bring the parcel to your nearest Japan Post office if it isn't too heavy. Once the staff has checked everything, you will pay the shipping amount.

However, if the parcel is too heavy, you can call or fill out an online form to have a Japan Post staff visit your location. From there, they will do the checks, and you will pay the amount.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship from Japan to Austria?

Shipping costs from Japan to Austria with Japan Post vary based on the service and weight. For example, EMS (Express Mail Service) ranges from ¥3,150 for a 500g package to ¥13,000 for a 5kg package. Airmail for small packets costs ¥510 for up to 100g and ¥2,130 for up to 1kg.

What's the cheapest way to ship from Japan to Austria?

The cheapest way to ship from Japan to Austria is through Japan Post's airmail service for small packets. For items weighing up to 100 grams, the cost is ¥510, and it takes approximately 5 days for delivery. This service offers a balance of cost and delivery speed, making it an economical choice for sending smaller items.

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