Sofia – Turkey vehicle transport
We collect your vehicle at your address in Sofia and deliver it to your address in Turkey – by international car carrier truck or in a container. The distance is short, so timing and price are confirmed in your quote.
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At a glance
- Origin
- SofiaBulgaria
- Distance to Turkey
- ~500 km to Istanbulstraight line; ~270 km to the Kapıkule crossing
- Border crossing
- Kapıkule
- Typical transit
- Confirmed in quoteshort distance, by road
- Transport method
- Car carrier truck or container
- Nearby container ports
- Thessaloniki (~230 km), Burgas (~340 km), Varna (~380 km)
- Pickup areas
- Lyulin, Mladost, Nadezhda, Pernik, Bankya, Elin Pelin
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Sofia and Turkey
Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, is only a few hundred kilometres from Turkey, a short drive to the Kapıkule crossing.
Many customers in Sofia send the car to Turkey at the start of summer and bring it back at the end; those returning for good usually book one way. Besides central Sofia, we also collect from surrounding areas such as Lyulin, Mladost, Nadezhda, Pernik.
Two ways to move your car from Sofia
By road: car carrier truck
The car carrier collects your car in Sofia and brings it into Turkey via Kapıkule – about 270 km away as the crow flies – while you travel by plane.
DetailsBy sea: enclosed container
For long distances, several cars, or a car shipped with belongings, a container can make sense. The nearest container ports to Sofia are Thessaloniki (~230 km), Burgas (~340 km). Arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in Bulgaria:
- For a permanent export, the registration is cancelled at the KAT traffic police registration unit and plates are returned.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Sofia
Transport from Turkey to Sofia runs on the same route. Demand peaks in September, so let us know your date a few weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does car transport between Sofia and Turkey take?
The distance is short, so it usually takes a few days; we confirm exact timing in your quote based on the pickup date.
Which areas around Sofia do you collect from?
We collect in Sofia and the surrounding area, including Lyulin, Mladost, Nadezhda, Pernik, Bankya, Elin Pelin. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
What is the nearest container port to Sofia?
In a straight line: Thessaloniki (~230 km), Burgas (~340 km), Varna (~380 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 Sofia from the Kapıkule border crossing?
About 270 km in a straight line, and about 500 km to Istanbul. The road distance is longer, depending on the route.
What does the price depend on?
The pickup address, your destination in Turkey, the vehicle type and the season. Demand peaks in June–August, so book early.
Ready to ship your vehicle?
Send us your route and vehicle, and we'll get back to you with a firm price.