Road freight between Lithuania and Türkiye
RNJ Transport arranges full truckloads between Lithuania and Türkiye (Turkey), in both directions. We book each load on request with a checked partner carrier. The road route from Klaipėda to Ankara is about 3,130 km and crosses Romania and Bulgaria. Türkiye is outside the EU customs territory, so we arrange the customs declarations with a trusted partner.
- The road route from Klaipėda to Ankara is about 3,130 km. It runs through Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, and enters Türkiye from Bulgaria.
- The EU–Türkiye customs union covers industrial goods and processed agricultural goods. These goods pay no customs duty between the EU and Türkiye when they travel with an A.TR movement certificate.
- Türkiye is outside the EU customs territory, so every load still needs an export declaration and an import declaration. Between the two customs offices, the goods can travel with a transit declaration in NCTS (common transit) or a TIR carnet.
- Trucks with foreign plates need an HGS account to use toll motorways and bridges in Türkiye. The truck can leave Türkiye through customs only after all tolls are paid.
| Trucks | Checked partner carriers, on request |
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| Directions | Lithuania to Türkiye and from Türkiye to Lithuania |
| Road distance | About 3,130 km from Klaipėda to Ankara |
| Driving time under EU rules | About 70 h with two drivers. On this distance, one driver also needs a weekly rest. |
| Customs | EU export declaration, transit declaration in NCTS (common transit) or TIR carnet, Turkish import declaration; A.TR for customs union goods |
| Route | By road through Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria |
| Road tolls | HGS electronic toll on Turkish toll motorways and bridges |
| Truck driving bans | Truck bans on some days in EU countries on the way, such as Poland, Slovakia and Hungary |
| Your contact | One contact person for your load. +370 698 38573. We speak Lithuanian, English and Russian. |
Distance: the road route from Klaipėda in OpenStreetMap (OSRM), through EU countries as far as possible, rounded to 10 km. Driving time: 60 km/h on average under EU driving and rest rules, without queues or ferries. It is not a delivery promise: we give the planned delivery date with the price. Checked 20 October 2026.
Road route from Lithuania to Türkiye
The road route from Klaipėda to Ankara is about 3,130 km. The truck drives through Poland, Slovakia and Hungary into Romania. It crosses the Danube to Bulgaria on the Calafat–Vidin bridge and enters Türkiye at a crossing such as Kapitan Andreevo–Kapıkule. RNJ Transport books a checked partner carrier. Before booking, we check that the carrier can take the route.
Türkiye uses UTC+3 all year and does not change to summer time. In winter, Türkiye is one hour ahead of Lithuania. When it is 12:00 in Vilnius, it is 13:00 in Ankara. In summer, both countries use the same time.
Customs union and documents for Türkiye
Türkiye is outside the EU customs territory, so a load needs an EU export declaration and a Turkish import declaration. Between the two customs offices, the goods can travel with a transit declaration in NCTS (common transit), because Türkiye applies the Common Transit Convention. We arrange the customs declarations with a trusted partner. Before booking, we explain which documents your load needs.
The EU–Türkiye customs union covers industrial goods and processed agricultural goods. These goods pay no customs duty between the EU and Türkiye when they travel with an A.TR movement certificate. The A.TR shows that the goods are in free circulation in the EU or in Türkiye. It does not replace the export and import declarations.
Agricultural products and coal and steel products are outside the customs union. Separate agreements cover them. Tell us what the goods are before loading, so the customs partner can prepare the right documents. Send the invoice and the commodity codes at the same time.
| Document | Lithuania to Türkiye | Türkiye to Lithuania |
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| CMR consignment note | Yes | Yes |
| Invoice and packing list | Yes | Yes |
| Export declaration | EU export declaration | Turkish export declaration |
| Transit declaration | Transit declaration in NCTS (common transit) or TIR carnet | Transit declaration in NCTS (common transit) or TIR carnet |
| Import declaration | Turkish import declaration | EU import declaration |
| A.TR movement certificate | For industrial and processed agricultural goods | For industrial and processed agricultural goods |
Road tolls and truck rules on the route to Türkiye
In Türkiye, trucks with foreign plates need an HGS account to use toll motorways and bridges. HGS is the electronic toll system that the General Directorate of Highways (KGM) runs. Carriers can open an account at post offices, at agencies at the customs gates or at banks. The truck can leave Türkiye through customs only after all tolls are paid.
Before Türkiye, the truck pays the toll of each EU country on the route. Poland, Slovakia and Hungary charge trucks over 3.5 t per kilometre. The price we give you includes the tolls on the route. Poland, Slovakia and Hungary also have truck bans on some days, for example on summer weekends. Ask us how the ban days affect your loading date.
How a load runs to Türkiye
For this route, we book a checked partner carrier. You have one contact person from the first message to the signed CMR. You get one invoice, from RNJ Transport.
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You send the load details
Send the addresses, the date, the pallets or loading metres and the weight in the price form.
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We find a checked carrier
We book a partner truck for your dates and check the carrier.
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You get a fixed price
We confirm the price and the planned loading and delivery days.
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You get the truck details
Before loading, you get the plate numbers and the driver’s phone number.
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Loading and the trip
The driver loads your goods with a CMR consignment note. We call you if anything changes.
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Delivery, CMR and one invoice
After delivery, you get the signed CMR and one invoice from RNJ Transport.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need customs documents for a load to Türkiye?
Yes. Türkiye is outside the EU customs territory, so a load needs an EU export declaration and a Turkish import declaration. Goods that the customs union covers also travel with an A.TR movement certificate, so they pay no customs duty. We arrange the customs declarations with a trusted partner. A CMR consignment note travels with every load.
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What does the EU–Türkiye customs union change for a shipper?
It removes customs duty on industrial goods and processed agricultural goods that travel with an A.TR movement certificate. It does not remove the declarations. A load still needs an export declaration and an import declaration. Agricultural products and coal and steel products follow separate agreements. Tell us what the goods are before loading.
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How long does a truck drive from Lithuania to Ankara?
About 70 hours with two drivers. This is the driving time under the EU rules on driving and rest, at 60 km/h for about 3,130 km. On this distance, one driver also needs a weekly rest. This is not a delivery promise. Loading, customs and the border crossing add time. We give you the planned delivery date with the price.
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Do foreign trucks pay tolls in Türkiye?
Yes, on toll motorways and bridges. A truck with foreign plates needs an HGS account with enough balance for the tolls. If the truck passes without an account or balance, the owner has 15 days to pay online or to open an account. The truck can leave Türkiye through customs only after all tolls are paid. The price we give you includes the tolls.
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Is there a time difference between Lithuania and Türkiye?
Yes, in winter. Türkiye uses UTC+3 all year and does not change to summer time. From the end of October to the end of March, Türkiye is one hour ahead of Lithuania. For example, when it is 12:00 in Vilnius in winter, it is 13:00 in Ankara. In summer, both countries use the same time. Agree the loading and delivery times in local time.
Sources (4)
- EU–Türkiye Customs Union, Access2Markets, European Commission
- Common Transit Convention (CTC): new arrangements with Ukraine from 1 October 2022, with the list of common transit countries, European Commission
- Vehicles with foreign licence plates on toll roads and bridges, General Directorate of Highways (KGM), Türkiye
- When Europe Tells Trucks to Stop: Summer Driving Bans 2026, Institute for European Traffic Law (IETL)
We checked these sources on 20 October 2026.
Plan your load to or from Türkiye
Send the route, the date and the load size in the price form. We call you back. You can also call us during working hours.
+370 698 38573A person in our Klaipėda office answers your call.
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Lithuanian time
Get a price
Send your route and your phone number. We call you back about the price.