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Indian stores will not deliver to Switzerland, so a free Indian address is the route.
Yes — you can shop Indian websites from Switzerland even when they will not deliver there. India Rabbit is a package forwarding company that gives you a free Indian delivery address in Kerala. Order to it from Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra or any Indian shop, and we receive each parcel, hold it free for 30 days, combine everything into one box and forward it to Switzerland — typically 4 to 6 business days from dispatch. You pay for the international shipment only. From India to Switzerland, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹4,250 (about CHF 37), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹2,150 (about CHF 18.6) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹1,390 (about CHF 12.1) per kg for 20 kg, on Premium, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the CHF figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate. Forwarding one box to Switzerland runs about ₹3,500–5,000 for 1 kg and ₹9,500–12,000 for 5 kg by direct courier. Ranges worked out 2026-10-31, not quotes, and duty at your end is separate.
Kurz auf Deutsch: India Rabbit gibt Ihnen eine kostenlose Lieferadresse in Kerala, Indien. Bestellen Sie bei indischen Online-Shops, die nicht in die Schweiz liefern, an diese Adresse. Wir bewahren Ihre Pakete bis zu 30 Tage kostenlos auf, packen alles in einen Karton und schicken ihn in die Schweiz, in der Regel 4 bis 6 Werktage ab Versand. Ein Paket mit 1 kg kostet etwa ₹3,500–5,000 per Direktkurier. Einfuhrabgaben erhebt der Schweizer Zoll separat.
What it costs to ship from India to Switzerland
For a figure you can act on, price your actual box — weight and destination in, exact cost out. The bands below are the shape of it if you only want a ballpark first.
Get the exact cost for your parcel
Indicative totals for a parcel forwarded from our Kerala warehouse to Switzerland, including our handling, GST and payment charges — not a carrier rate with extras added later. Duty and any import tax charged on arrival is separate, and is set by Switzerland customs rather than by us.
Per kilo: From India to Switzerland, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹4,250 (about CHF 37), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹2,150 (about CHF 18.6) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹1,390 (about CHF 12.1) per kg for 20 kg, on Premium, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the CHF figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate.
| Parcel weight | Premium — direct courier | Economy — consolidated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹3,500–5,000 about CHF 30–43 |
Not on this route |
| 3 kg | ₹6,500–8,000 about CHF 56–69 |
Not on this route |
| 5 kg | ₹9,500–12,000 about CHF 82–104 |
Not on this route |
| 10 kg | ₹14,000–17,000 about CHF 121–147 |
Not on this route |
| 20 kg | ₹25,000–30,000 about CHF 217–260 |
Not on this route |
These are ranges, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on the finished weight and size of your box after we repack it, which is usually less than the sum of the parcels that arrived. Worked out 2026-10-31.
Why one box beats five parcels
International shipping is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, and every parcel carries that cost separately. Five 1 kg parcels to Switzerland are priced as five shipments; repacked into one 4 kg box — packaging stripped, which is where the fifth kilo goes — they are priced as one. That is the difference between the 1 kg row above multiplied by five and the 5 kg row on its own.
Premium or Economy to Switzerland?
Premium is a direct courier with end-to-end tracking and priority customs handling. Economy is consolidated and takes a few days longer for a lower price. Typical transit to Switzerland is 4 to 6 business days from dispatch; Economy sits at the longer end of that. Both are tracked. More on choosing Premium or Economy and on how long shipping from India takes.
Shop from India to Switzerland — what people actually buy
Switzerland uses its own socket type, so an Indian plug will not fit and nor will a standard European one in every outlet — buy the adapter locally rather than ordering one. The voltage is 230V, so the appliance itself is fine. Swiss retail prices make the Indian price difference larger here than almost anywhere, which is why clothing and household goods dominate the boxes.
- Kerala groceries and spices
- Malayalam books
- Traditional wear for family functions
- Ayurvedic and herbal products
Swiss customs applies duty and VAT on relatively low values, so declare accurately - the recipient usually settles it before delivery.
We deliver door to door across Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lausanne.
Customs and restrictions
Switzerland is NOT in the EU, so EU thresholds do not apply. Swiss VAT (around 8.1%) applies; duty can be weight-based; the recipient pays charges before delivery.
Not accepted
- Counterfeit goods and endangered species products
- Weapons and certain knives
- Meat and dairy products without the required permits
- Narcotics and controlled substances
Allowed with conditions
- Medicines — personal quantity with a prescription (Swissmedic rules)
- Commercially packaged food — declare
- Supplements and cosmetics — declare
Import duty and local taxes are decided by Switzerland customs and collected by the carrier on delivery. They are never part of our shipping quote.
Selling from India rather than buying? Shipping orders to Switzerland for Indian sellers covers this lane from the other side — transit, what Switzerland will not admit, and how duty falls.
What to buy from India, by the box
The things people in Switzerland most often send to their Indian address — what to look for, what it weighs and which shops actually carry it.
- Kasavu Sarees
- Malayalam Books
- Ayurvedic Products
- Indian Ethnic Wear
- Pooja Items
- Set Mundu
- Kerala Handloom
- Kerala Wedding Sarees
- Kerala Half Sarees
- Kurtas and Kurtis
- Lehengas
- Indian Wedding Invitations
- Indian Jewellery
- Readymade Saree Blouses
- Banarasi Sarees
- Kanchipuram (Kanjeevaram) Sarees
- Anarkali Suits
- Sherwanis
- Chikankari
- Bandhani
- Paithani Sarees
- Mysore Silk Sarees
- Jamdani Sarees
- Phulkari
- Indian Books
- Block-Print Fabric
- Pochampally Saree
- Patola Saree
- Sambalpuri Saree
- Chanderi Saree
- Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl
- Chaniya Choli
- Kerala Snacks
- Indian Spices
- Nilavilakku and Brass Lamps
- NCERT and School Books
- Sarees
- Indian Sweets
- Indian Pickles
- Indian Tea
- Salwar Kameez
- Bangles
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Shipping from India to Switzerland — questions
Is there a package forwarding company that gives me an Indian address and ships to Switzerland?
Yes. India Rabbit is a package forwarding company that gives you a free Indian address at its warehouse in Kerala, with your own suite code. You shop Indian websites to it, and it combines your parcels into one box and ships them to Switzerland, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.
Can I get Indian products delivered to Switzerland when the shop only ships within India?
Yes. Order to your India Rabbit address as an ordinary customer in India. We receive the parcel at our warehouse in Kerala, hold it free for 30 days while your other orders arrive, and forward everything to Switzerland in one box.
How do I shop from India and ship to Switzerland?
Sign up free and you get an Indian delivery address in Kerala with your own suite code. Use it as the shipping address at checkout on Amazon.in, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Ajio and most other Indian stores. When your parcels reach us we let you know, and you choose when to have them forwarded to Switzerland.
How much does it cost to send a parcel from India to Switzerland per kg?
From India to Switzerland, a 1 kg parcel starts at ₹4,250 (about CHF 37), and the rate per kilo falls as the box fills: about ₹2,150 (about CHF 18.6) per kg for a 5 kg box and ₹1,390 (about CHF 12.1) per kg for 20 kg, on Premium, with GST and payment charges included. We charge in rupees; the CHF figures are approximate, at this week's exchange rate. Forwarding one box to Switzerland runs about ₹3,500–5,000 for 1 kg and ₹9,500–12,000 for 5 kg by direct courier. Ranges worked out 2026-10-31, not quotes, and duty at your end is separate. What you pay depends on the finished weight and size after we repack your parcels into one; the table on this page shows indicative totals by parcel weight for Premium and Economy, with our handling, GST and payment charges included. The calculator gives the exact figure for your box.
Can I send a courier from India to Switzerland with India Rabbit?
Yes. Order from Indian shops to your India Rabbit address, or have family in India send things there by any domestic courier. We receive and photograph every parcel, combine everything into one box and ship it to Switzerland with tracking, typically 4 to 6 business days after dispatch.
What is the cheapest way to ship from India to Switzerland?
Order everything to your Indian address first and have it forwarded as one box. International shipping is charged per shipment on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, so five parcels sent separately cost far more than the same goods repacked together. Where we run an Economy lane to Switzerland, it is cheaper again than direct courier in exchange for a few more days in transit.
How long does delivery to Switzerland take?
Typically 4 to 6 business days from the day your consolidated shipment leaves our warehouse, plus customs clearance at your end. Time in storage before you request shipping does not count towards that.
How much can I save by combining parcels?
International shipping is priced on weight and size, so five separate parcels cost far more than one. We repack everything into a single box and strip unnecessary packaging to cut volumetric weight. The saving scales with how bulky the original packaging was — up to 80% on bulky retail boxes, considerably less on small dense items.
Will I pay customs duty in Switzerland?
Switzerland is NOT in the EU, so EU thresholds do not apply. Swiss VAT (around 8.1%) applies; duty can be weight-based; the recipient pays charges before delivery. Duty is charged by the customs authority in Switzerland, not by India Rabbit.
What can I not forward to Switzerland?
Prohibited for Switzerland: Counterfeit goods and endangered species products; Weapons and certain knives; Meat and dairy products without the required permits; Narcotics and controlled substances; Cash, currency, cheques, bullion, and loose precious stones; Narcotics, illegal drugs, and psychotropic substances. Check before you order.
How long will you hold my parcels?
30 days free from the day each parcel arrives, which is enough to finish a sale-season order and send it all together. Storage can be extended for a fee if you need longer.
Do I need an Indian card or phone number?
For most stores your own card works fine. Where a store insists on an Indian payment method, message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will tell you what is possible.
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