Road freight between Türkiye and Italy
Full and part loads between Türkiye and Italy, by road or Ro-Ro, both ways: compare quotes from verified carriers or find loads for your trucks.
Distance
about 1,900–2,400 km by road from Istanbul
Typical transit
Usually 3–6 days. The Ro-Ro crossing to Trieste takes about two to three days at sea; the road through the Balkans takes a little longer.
Both directions: export from Türkiye and import into Türkiye.
How trucks go
Most trucks and unaccompanied trailers sail from Pendik, Ambarlı, Çeşme or Mersin to Trieste; others drive through Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.
Documents
- CMR consignment note
- Export declaration in Türkiye and import declaration at the destination
- A transit document: T1 (NCTS) or a TIR carnet
- A.TR for industrial goods in free circulation; EUR.1 for agricultural goods
Vehicles and loads
Curtainsiders, mega trailers and reefers; unaccompanied trailers suit the Ro-Ro crossing well.
Questions
How long does a truck take between Türkiye and Italy?
Usually 3–6 days. The Ro-Ro crossing to Trieste takes about two to three days at sea; the road through the Balkans takes a little longer.
Which documents does a load between Türkiye and Italy need?
Usually: CMR consignment note; Export declaration in Türkiye and import declaration at the destination; A transit document: T1 (NCTS) or a TIR carnet; A.TR for industrial goods in free circulation; EUR.1 for agricultural goods. Your customs broker confirms what your goods need.
Typical figures, not a promise: border queues, ferries and the season change them, and the carrier confirms the time in its quote. Ask your customs broker which documents your goods need. Updated 20 Oct 2026
