Switzerland – Turkey vehicle transport
Most Turks in Switzerland live in German-speaking cantons such as Zurich, Aargau and Basel; we also collect from French-speaking Geneva and Lausanne.
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Route and transport options
By road: car carrier truck
The route usually joins the Balkan corridor via Austria; from the Geneva region, routes via Italy are also possible.
DetailsBy sea: container
Key ports for container shipments from Switzerland: Genova, Trieste, Marseille-Fos, Antwerpen. Arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin. A container can make sense for several cars or a car shipped with belongings.
DetailsCities in Switzerland
Each city page lists the distance, typical transit, nearest ports and pickup areas.
Aarau
Baden, Wettingen, Lenzburg
Basel
Kleinbasel, Gundeldingen, Riehen
Bern
Bümpliz, Bethlehem, Ostermundigen
Geneva
Les Pâquis, Plainpalais, Carouge
Lausanne
Renens, Prilly, Pully
Lucerne
Emmenbrücke, Kriens, Littau
St. Gallen
Winkeln, Gossau, Wil
Winterthur
Töss, Oberwinterthur, Wülflingen
Zurich
Altstetten, Schwamendingen, Oerlikon
Paperwork and customs
In Switzerland:
- Switzerland is outside the EU customs union, so the vehicle needs an export customs declaration – we plan this when you book.
- The registration is cancelled at the cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt / Service des automobiles) and plates are returned.
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 Switzerland and Turkey take?
By car carrier truck, a standard shared load takes about 5–9 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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