Odense – Turkey vehicle transport
We collect your vehicle at your address in Odense and deliver it to your address in Turkey – by international car carrier truck or in a container. By road it takes about 8–10 business days, and the same route runs from Turkey back to Denmark.
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At a glance
- Origin
- OdenseDenmark
- Distance to Turkey
- ~2,100 km to Istanbulstraight line; ~1,910 km to the Kapıkule crossing
- Border crossing
- Kapıkule
- Typical transit
- 8–10 business daysby road, standard shared load
- Transport method
- Car carrier truck or container
- Nearby container ports
- Aarhus (~80 km), Hamburg (~210 km), Bremerhaven (~240 km)
- Pickup areas
- Vollsmose, Bolbro, Svendborg, Nyborg, Middelfart, Kerteminde
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Odense and Turkey
Odense is the hub of the island of Funen; the Vollsmose area is home to a diverse community.
Driving between Odense and Turkey means border queues, tolls and days on the road. Shipping is usually calmer – and often cheaper overall. Besides central Odense, we also collect from surrounding areas such as Vollsmose, Bolbro, Svendborg, Nyborg.
Two ways to move your car from Odense
By road: car carrier truck
Your car is loaded at your address in Odense 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 1,910 km away in a straight line. Typical transit on a standard shared load: 8–10 business days.
DetailsBy sea: enclosed container
If you prefer sea transport, your car leaves from ports near Odense – Aarhus (~80 km), Hamburg (~210 km) – in a container and arrives in Turkey at Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in Denmark:
- Report the permanent export to Motorstyrelsen and return the plates.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Odense
After the holidays we also bring your car from Turkey back to Odense. Late August and September are the busiest weeks – book at least 1–2 weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does car transport between Odense and Turkey take?
By car carrier truck, a standard shared load takes about 8–10 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 Odense do you collect from?
We collect in Odense and the surrounding area, including Vollsmose, Bolbro, Svendborg, Nyborg, Middelfart, Kerteminde. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
What is the nearest container port to Odense?
In a straight line: Aarhus (~80 km), Hamburg (~210 km), Bremerhaven (~240 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 Odense from the Kapıkule border crossing?
About 1,910 km in a straight line, and about 2,100 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 Denmark
Our other city pages near Odense (straight line): Aarhus (~90 km), Copenhagen (~140 km).
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