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Bought furniture on willhaben, no car? 4 ways to transport in Austria (2026)
As of June 2026
You bought a sofa, a wardrobe, or a washing machine on willhaben, but you don't have a suitable car? Then you have four realistic options in Austria: pick it up yourself with a rental car or trailer, hire a local small transport service (depending on the city and item from about 42 to 90 euros), use a freight service or shared transport, or send your furniture with someone who is already traveling that route. The last option is usually the cheapest for medium distances, and that's exactly what MUVN does. MUVN will launch in Austria in 2026.
Why is bulky goods on willhaben the real problem?
willhaben is Austria's largest marketplace for used items, and for small articles, there is a convenient parcel shipping option with PayLivery. The problem starts with bulky goods: PayLivery is parcel-based and operates through Post or DPD, with a normal parcel ending at about 31.5 kilograms. A sofa, a refrigerator, a bed, or a wardrobe won't fit in there.
That's why bulky listings almost always state "pickup only" or "transport must be organized by the buyer." The goods are purchased, but getting them home is your problem. The same applies to finds on Shpock, Vinted, or the Facebook Marketplace. You can fill this gap with one of the following four options.
The 4 options compared
| Option | When it's useful | Costs (approximate) | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-pickup (station wagon, rental car, trailer) | Short distance, you have helpers and time | Rental car plus fuel, often 40 to 80 euros plus effort | Carrying, stairs, time, returning the rental car |
| Local small transport / furniture taxi | Within a city, quick, with carrying | From about 42 to 90 euros depending on city and item | Expensive for longer distances between cities |
| Freight service or shared transport during a move | Long distance, multiple or heavy items | Single item often only economical as shared transport | Unflexible scheduling, single item rarely worth it alone |
| MUVN: someone is already driving the route | Medium distance between cities, single item | From 20 euros within the city, around 60 euros for medium distance | Launching in 2026 in Austria, sign up now |
Interesting: Many Austrian moving companies themselves say that a single piece of furniture between two cities is rarely economical on its own and only offer it as shared transport with another tour. This is essentially the same principle as MUVN, except that MUVN also allows private individuals to take along items they are already transporting.
How much does it cost to pick up a sofa in Vienna?
For a simple city trip in Vienna, local small transport services charge from about 42 to 90 euros depending on the effort, often including carrying it into the apartment. If it’s a longer distance, for example from Linz or Graz to Vienna, the classic single trip quickly becomes expensive because the transport price exceeds the value of the furniture.
This is where MUVN shows its strength: If someone is already driving this route, you only pay the shared transport price, not for an entire extra trip. Within the city, it starts at around 20 euros, and for a medium distance, the sweet spot is about 60 euros.
How to use MUVN for transport
- Enter the item and route in the app, for example, sofa from Graz to Vienna.
- You receive requests from drivers who are already traveling this route.
- Discuss price and handover directly; MUVN is just the intermediary, not a party to the contract.
- The driver takes it along, you track the journey and get notified upon arrival.
This is secured through MUVN Protect: Europe-wide coverage up to 10,000 euros, with a basic coverage of up to 500 euros in goods value automatically included; higher coverage can be added.
MUVN will launch in Austria in 2026. Download the app, sign up for free, and be ready when your next find on willhaben needs a ride. You determine the price and handover yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send bulky goods via willhaben PayLivery?
No. PayLivery is parcel-based and operates through Post or DPD, with the limit at about 31.5 kilograms. For a sofa, wardrobe, refrigerator, or bed, you need a separate transport solution.
How much does it cost to have a sofa picked up in Vienna?
Within Vienna, local small transport services charge from about 42 to 90 euros depending on the effort. For a medium distance between two cities, a ride with MUVN from around 60 euros is usually cheaper than a separate trip.
Is a freight service worth it for a single piece of furniture?
For a single item over a long distance, a classic freight service is rarely worth it alone; it often only works as shared transport during a move. This is exactly what a ride with someone who is already traveling that route is for.
What is shared transport?
Shared transport means: Your item travels in the available space of a journey that is already taking place. This saves costs because no separate trip is needed just for your item.
Is my furniture insured during transport?
Yes. Through MUVN Protect, transports are insured across Europe up to 10,000 euros, with a basic coverage of up to 500 euros automatically included; higher coverage can be added.
Is MUVN already available in Austria?
MUVN will launch in Austria in 2026. You can sign up for free now and will be notified as soon as it starts.