Shipping from Japan to Switzerland: Cost Table for Japan Post

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Life in Japan, Japan Post May 17th, 2024

Last Updated: July 10th, 2024

Shipping from Japan to Switzerland: Cost Table for Japan Post

Japan Post is one of the cheapest methods to send items from Japan to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland

The Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS) can get your item from Tokyo to Switzerland in about 7 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	7 days
Up to 600g	¥3,400	7 days
Up to 700g	¥3,650	7 days
Up to 800g	¥3,900	7 days
Up to 900g	¥4,150	7 days
Up to 1.0kg	¥4,400	7 days
Up to 1.25kg	¥5,000	7 days
Up to 1.5kg	¥5,550	7 days
Up to 1.75kg	¥6,150	7 days
Up to 2.0kg	¥6,700	7 days
Up to 2.5kg	¥7,750	7 days
Up to 3.0kg	¥8,800	7 days
Up to 3.5kg	¥9,850	7 days
Up to 4.0kg	¥10,900	7 days
Up to 4.5kg	¥11,950	7 days
Up to 5.0kg	¥13,000	7 days
Up to 5.5kg	¥14,050	7 days
Up to 6.0kg	¥15,100	7 days
Up to 7.0kg	¥17,200	7 days
Up to 8.0kg	¥19,300	7 days
Up to 9.0kg	¥21,400	7 days
Up to 10.0kg	¥23,500	7 days
Up to 11.0kg	¥25,600	7 days
Up to 12.0kg	¥27,700	7 days
Up to 13.0kg	¥29,800	7 days
Up to 14.0kg	¥31,900	7 days
Up to 15.0kg	¥34,000	7 days
Up to 16.0kg	¥36,100	7 days
Up to 17.0kg	¥38,200	7 days
Up to 18.0kg	¥40,300	7 days
Up to 19.0kg	¥42,400	7 days
Up to 20.0kg	¥44,500	7 days
Up to 21.0kg	¥46,600	7 days
Up to 22.0kg	¥48,700	7 days
Up to 23.0kg	¥50,800	7 days
Up to 24.0kg	¥52,900	7 days
Up to 25.0kg	¥55,000	7 days
Up to 26.0kg	¥57,100	7 days
Up to 27.0kg	¥59,200	7 days
Up to 28.0kg	¥61,300	7 days
Up to 29.0kg	¥63,400	7 days
Up to 30.0kg	¥65,500	7 days

Japan Post airmail pricing: from Japan to Switzerland

The Japan Post's airmail service (航空便 = koukubin) can get your item from Tokyo to Switzerland in about 6 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	6 days
Up to 50g	¥220	6 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	6 days
Up to 100g	¥420	6 days
Up to 250g	¥720	6 days
Up to 500g	¥1,260	6 days
Up to 1kg	¥2,250	6 days
Up to 2kg	¥4,130	6 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	6 days
Up to 200g	¥690	6 days
Up to 300g	¥870	6 days
Up to 400g	¥1,050	6 days
Up to 500g	¥1,230	6 days
Up to 600g	¥1,410	6 days
Up to 700g	¥1,590	6 days
Up to 800g	¥1,770	6 days
Up to 900g	¥1,950	6 days
Up to 1.0kg	¥2,130	6 days
Up to 1.1kg	¥2,310	6 days
Up to 1.2kg	¥2,490	6 days
Up to 1.3kg	¥2,670	6 days
Up to 1.4kg	¥2,850	6 days
Up to 1.5kg	¥3,030	6 days
Up to 1.6kg	¥3,210	6 days
Up to 1.7kg	¥3,390	6 days
Up to 1.8kg	¥3,570	6 days
Up to 1.9kg	¥3,750	6 days
Up to 2.0kg	¥3,930	6 days

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How to ship from Japan to Switzerland

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

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 Switzerland?

The cost to ship from Japan to Switzerland varies based on the shipping service and weight of the package. For Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS), prices range from ¥3,150 for up to 500g, to ¥65,500 for up to 30kg, with a delivery time of about 7 days. For airmail, costs range from ¥140 for a standard letter up to 25g, to ¥3,930 for a small packet up to 2kg, with a delivery time of about 6 days.

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

The cheapest way to ship from Japan to Switzerland is through Japan Post's airmail service for small packets. For items up to 100 grams, the cost is ¥510, with delivery in about 6 days. This method offers the lowest rates compared to other shipping options like EMS or nonstandard-sized mail. For larger items, the cost increases, but small packets remain the most economical choice for lightweight shipments.

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Shipping from Japan to Switzerland: Cost Table for Japan Post

Japan Post EMS pricing: from Japan to Switzerland

Japan Post airmail pricing: from Japan to Switzerland

For letters: standard-sized mail

For letters: nonstandard-sized mail

For small packets

How to ship from Japan to Switzerland

Step 1: Fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label

Step 2: Pack your item

Step 3: Send your parcel

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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