Sending a parcel from the Netherlands to Poland – how long does it take and how can I track it?

A parcel from the Netherlands to Poland usually takes five working days. You can track its journey on the InPost website or via the InPost app. The parcel number shows the various stages of the journey, and the recipient will receive a message when it is ready for collection. However, it’s not the route that raises the most questions, but rather when the delivery time starts. Find out how to track your parcel’s journey and how much time the recipient has left to collect it!

Shipping from the Netherlands to Poland – key figures:

• Delivery time: estimated at around 5 working days, or 9 working days at the latest.
• Start counting: the next working day after the date of posting.
• Tracking: The parcel number consists of 24 characters, and the InPost Mobile app automatically adds parcels to the list.
• Time to collect: 48 hours at a Paczkomat® parcel locker, 72 hours at a PaczkoPunkt collection point.
• Gross prices: 45.99 zł for Small, 67.99 zł for Medium and 104.99 zł for Large.

How do I send a parcel from the Netherlands to Poland?

You order the entire shipment online via Express Parcel Services or in the app InPost Mobile. You specify the country of dispatch, the parcel size and the sender’s and recipient’s details, and then select the dispatch point in the Netherlands and the collection point in Poland on the map.

In the Netherlands, the label You need to print this out before visiting the centre, as the QR code alone is not sufficient when posting. If you do not have a printer, choose a branch that offers a printing service – Map of InPost collection points This option is shown in the details for a specific location, and you print the label on the spot after scanning the QR code. You leave the ready-packed, sealed parcel with the label attached in a Paczkomat® parcel locker or at a PaczkoPunkt (in the Netherlands, these are the collection and drop-off points (Afhaalpunten) of the Mondial Relay network, part of the InPost Group).

For posting a parcel You have 30 calendar days from the date of payment for your order. After this date, the label expires, and you can claim a refund for any unused credit via the contact form on the InPost website.

How much does it cost to send a parcel from the Netherlands to Poland?

Delivery in size Small It costs 45.99 zł, 67.99 zł for the Medium size and 104.99 zł for the Large size. These are the gross prices per parcel. You don’t pay extra for insurance – it’s included in the price of every parcel, up to 5,000 zł.

Choose the size based on the dimensions of the packaged parcel:

• Small - 8 × 38 × 64 cm.
• Average - 19 × 38 × 64 cm.
• Large - 39 × 38 × 64 cm.

Each of the three sizes accommodates parcels weighing up to 25 kg, so the price is determined by the dimensions rather than the weight. Prices and delivery times are indicative; you can find the current rates in the latest price list at inpost.pl.

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How long does it take for a parcel to be delivered from the Netherlands to Poland?

Standard Delivery time for parcels from the Netherlands to Poland is approximately 5 working days. Please note, however, that in accordance with the terms and conditions, the maximum guaranteed delivery time is 9 working days. This estimate is for information purposes only, and you can check it on the platform before paying for your order, based on the selected parcel size.

The time range, rather than a single date, is determined by the route. A parcel from the Netherlands travels this route in several stages and is sorted along the way, so you won’t know the exact time of delivery until you receive the collection notification.

Weekends and public holidays during the delivery period

Only working days are counted towards the deadline, and The countdown begins on the next working day after the date of posting. A parcel left at a collection point on Friday afternoon won’t be dispatched until Monday, just like one posted on a public holiday. If you need it to arrive by a specific date in Poland, plan to post it at the start of the week.

Tracking a parcel by its parcel number

As soon as it is posted, the parcel is assigned a unique 24-character tracking number. You can enter it into the search bar on the InPost website or check the status directly in the app. You can give this same number to the recipient in Poland so that they can track the parcel themselves.

The search tool allows you to check up to five parcel numbers at a time. Simply separate them with commas. This means that parcel tracking It only takes a moment to enter numbers sent on different days, rather than having to type each one in separately. This is particularly useful in the run-up to the festive season, when you’re sending several parcels to different people at once.

Tracking in the InPost Mobile app

On your mobile, you receive the same information without having to enter a tracking number. Parcels are added to the list in the app automatically, and you can see status update notifications without having to log in, meaning the InPost Mobile app eliminates the need to check the website manually.

When sending a parcel to Poland, these features are particularly useful:

• Automatic dispatch list - Parcels appear on the list automatically, without you having to enter the tracking numbers manually. If you cannot see a parcel on the list, you can add it manually using the tracking number.
• Notification whenever the status changes - without having to log in to your account.
• Customised parcel name - makes it easier to tell several parcels apart at once.
• Tracking parcels sent by loved ones - using the number they’ll give you.

How do I track a parcel, and what do the statuses mean?

When the parcel arrives at the collection point, the recipient will receive an SMS, an email or an in-app message. It shows the location where the parcel is waiting and contains two pieces of information you’ll need at the collection point: the collection code and the QR code.

That is why the recipient’s telephone number and email address provided at the time of ordering must be up to date – this is where all the collection details will be sent. If you’re sending a parcel to someone who rarely checks their email, let them know that the notification may arrive in this form. The collection period starts from the moment the parcel arrives at the parcel locker or collection point, not from when the message is read, so it’s worth checking the status in the app.

Collection of parcels from the Netherlands and delivery options in Poland

The recipient has 48 hours to collect your parcel from a Paczkomat® parcel locker. At PaczkoPunkt and at parcel lockers with limited opening hours, the time limit is longer – 72 hours – as access to the parcel depends on the opening hours of the collection point.

The recipient can also extend the parcel’s stay in the parcel locker by one day – they can arrange this via the InPost Mobile app for 7.99 zł.

Opening a safe deposit box at a self-service machine

Sam collection of a parcel from a Paczkomat® parcel locker It takes a moment and can be done in three ways, depending on what the recipient has to hand at the time.

There are three ways to open the safe:

• Remotely via the app - The ‘Open locker remotely’ function works without the need to confirm anything on the machine’s screen.
• QR code - simply hold it up to the card reader on the machine.
• Collection code - Enter the phone number and the code from the notification on the screen.

This is how Paczkomat® parcel lockers work in Poland, regardless of where the parcel came from. However, there is one further factor that affects when the recipient sees the notification: the actual dispatch from the Netherlands.

What if the parcel’s status hasn’t changed for several days?

An international parcel travels in several stages, and its status is updated at each stage of the process, so two or three days without a new update is to be expected. Instead of refreshing the search page, check two things: whether the mandatory 9-working-day period has passed, and whether the parcel is already ready for collection, as the notification may not have reached the recipient.

The quickest way to check the ‘delivered to recipient’ status is via the app, where you can view the notification without logging in. If the deadline has indeed passed, please have your parcel number to hand and contact us via the chat function on our website or the InPost helpline – our advisers will check the parcel using its number and let you know what stage of the journey it is at.

Successful delivery of the parcel to the address or to a Paczkomat parcel locker

Sending a parcel from the Netherlands to Poland is a straightforward process, provided you bear a few details in mind: The label must be printed before posting; the delivery time is counted from the first working day after posting, and the parcel number allows both you and the recipient to track the parcel at every stage.

Make sure you have the recipient’s up-to-date contact details, choose the right size of box and pack it securely, and your parcel will arrive without any problems within an estimated 5 working days, or within the guaranteed 9 days at the latest.

Frequently asked questions about shipping from the Netherlands to Poland

From which countries will you be sending parcels to Poland?

The InPost International service covers seven countries: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Each country has its own price list, so the cost for a parcel of the same size varies depending on the place of dispatch.

Is it worth putting a copy of the label inside the parcel?

Yes – the label is single-use and stuck on the outside, whilst the copy inside helps to identify the contents should it come unstuck.

Can someone else collect the parcel?

The recipient can transfer the parcel via the InPost Mobile app to another person’s app, who will then collect it on their behalf.

When is the InPost helpline open?

Our Virtual Assistant is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please contact us if you need to: https://inpost.pl/kontakt

Can the parcel be compressed so that it fits into a smaller size?

No, the packaging must not be squashed to fit the size of the locker. The size should be chosen to match the actual dimensions of the parcel.