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France – Turkey vehicle transport

Around 700,000 people of Turkish origin live in France. We collect everywhere – Île-de-France, Alsace, Lorraine, Lyon and the Mediterranean coast.

7–11business days (road)
Kapıkuleborder crossing
18city pages

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Customs clearance and taxes are not included in the price.

Route and transport options

By road: car carrier truck

From eastern France (Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Metz) vehicles reach the Balkan corridor quickly via Germany; from the south the Italian route is an option, while the west involves a longer drive.

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By sea: container

Key ports for container shipments from France: Marseille-Fos, Genova, Le Havre, Zeebrugge. Arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin. A container can make sense for several cars or a car shipped with belongings.

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Cities in France

Each city page lists the distance, typical transit, nearest ports and pickup areas.

Besançon

Planoise, Montbéliard, Belfort

7–8 business days · ~1,950 km to Istanbul

Bordeaux

Bastide, Lormont, Cenon

9–11 business days · ~2,430 km to Istanbul

Clermont-Ferrand

Croix-de-Neyrat, Cournon, Riom

8–10 business days · ~2,150 km to Istanbul

Dijon

Grésilles, Chenôve, Quetigny

7–9 business days · ~2,020 km to Istanbul

Grenoble

Villeneuve, Échirolles, Saint-Martin-d'Hères

7–8 business days · ~1,940 km to Istanbul

Lille

Roubaix, Tourcoing, Wattrelos

7–9 business days · ~2,260 km to Istanbul

Lyon

Vénissieux, Villeurbanne, Vaulx-en-Velin

7–9 business days · ~2,010 km to Istanbul

Marseille

Quartiers nord, Belsunce, Aubagne

7–9 business days · ~1,960 km to Istanbul

Metz

Borny, Woippy, Thionville

6–8 business days · ~1,990 km to Istanbul

Montpellier

La Paillade, Lunel, Sète

8–10 business days · ~2,080 km to Istanbul

Mulhouse

Bourtzwiller, Drouot, Wittenheim

6–7 business days · ~1,870 km to Istanbul

Nancy

Vandœuvre, Laxou, Tomblaine

6–8 business days · ~1,980 km to Istanbul

Nantes

Bellevue, Malakoff, Saint-Herblain

9–11 business days · ~2,520 km to Istanbul

Paris

Saint-Denis, Sarcelles, Villiers-le-Bel

8–10 business days · ~2,260 km to Istanbul

Reims

Croix-Rouge, Orgeval, Épernay

7–9 business days · ~2,150 km to Istanbul

Rouen

Les Hauts de Rouen, Sotteville, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray

8–10 business days · ~2,360 km to Istanbul

Strasbourg

Neudorf, Hautepierre, Cronenbourg

6–8 business days · ~1,870 km to Istanbul

Toulouse

Mirail, Bagatelle, Empalot

8–10 business days · ~2,270 km to Istanbul

Paperwork and customs

In France:

  • Permanent export is handled online via ANTS: déclaration de cession and certificat de situation administrative.
  • In France the plate stays with the vehicle – no need to return it.

For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our customs guide; for a permanent import, duties and individual vehicle approval are your or your customs broker's responsibility. Turkey customs guide

Frequently asked questions

How long does car transport between France and Turkey take?

By car carrier truck, a standard shared load takes about 7–11 business days, depending on the departure city. Each city page shows the typical transit for that city.

Do you collect from my address?

Yes. We collect from your address and deliver to the address you choose in Turkey, recording the car's condition with photos at pickup.

Do you also transport back from Turkey?

Yes, the route runs both ways. Late August and September are the busiest weeks for returns – book early.

How do I get a price?

Send us your departure city, destination in Turkey and the vehicle (make, model, year, condition) on WhatsApp – we usually reply with a firm price within 30 minutes.

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Send us your route and vehicle, and we'll get back to you with a firm price.