Gothenburg – Turkey vehicle transport
From Gothenburg you have two options: a multi-deck car carrier by road (about 9–11 business days) or a sealed container by sea. After the holidays, the same route runs the other way.
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At a glance
- Origin
- GothenburgSweden
- Distance to Turkey
- ~2,210 km to Istanbulstraight line; ~2,050 km to the Kapıkule crossing
- Border crossing
- Kapıkule
- Typical transit
- 9–11 business daysby road, standard shared load
- Transport method
- Car carrier truck or container
- Nearby container ports
- Göteborg (~10 km), Aarhus (~200 km), Hamburg (~480 km)
- Pickup areas
- Angered, Bergsjön, Hisingen, Mölndal, Kungälv, Borås
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Gothenburg and Turkey
Gothenburg has Scandinavia's largest port; districts such as Angered and Hisingen are highly diverse.
For a holiday or for good – a car collected in Gothenburg can be delivered anywhere in Turkey, from Istanbul to Antalya and from Izmir to Trabzon. Pickup isn't limited to central Gothenburg; addresses in Angered, Bergsjön, Hisingen, Mölndal and nearby are covered too.
Two ways to move your car from Gothenburg
By road: car carrier truck
Your car is loaded at your address in Gothenburg onto a multi-deck car carrier truck, follows the European motorway corridor, enters Turkey at the Kapıkule crossing and is delivered to your door. Kapıkule is about 2,050 km away in a straight line. Typical transit on a standard shared load: 9–11 business days.
DetailsBy sea: enclosed container
If you prefer sea transport, your car leaves from ports near Gothenburg – Göteborg (~10 km), Aarhus (~200 km) – in a container and arrives in Turkey at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in Sweden:
- For a permanent export the car is deregistered for export with Transportstyrelsen (avregistrering).
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Gothenburg
Don't worry about the way back: we collect the car at your address in Turkey and bring it to Gothenburg. Book early for the end of the season.
Frequently asked questions
How long does car transport between Gothenburg and Turkey take?
By car carrier truck, a standard shared load takes about 9–11 business days. The exact timing depends on the pickup date, your destination and queues at Kapıkule; we confirm it in writing in your quote.
Which areas around Gothenburg do you collect from?
We collect in Gothenburg and the surrounding area, including Angered, Bergsjön, Hisingen, Mölndal, Kungälv, Borås. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
What is the nearest container port to Gothenburg?
In a straight line: Göteborg (~10 km), Aarhus (~200 km), Hamburg (~480 km). Arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin; the port used depends on vessel schedules and is confirmed in your quote.
How far is Gothenburg from the Kapıkule border crossing?
About 2,050 km in a straight line, and about 2,210 km to Istanbul. The road distance is longer, depending on the route.
Can I leave belongings in the car?
For road transport we recommend leaving no personal items in the car – they can cause problems at customs and may affect insurance. If you need to ship belongings, ask us about a container.
Other cities in Sweden
Our other city pages near Gothenburg (straight line): Malmö (~240 km), Västerås (~340 km), Stockholm (~400 km), Uppsala (~400 km).
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