Bandırma Çelebi RoRo Port → Tekirdağ Ceyport PortFerry Schedule 2026 — Current Departure Times and Prices

Bandırma - Tekirdağ Çelebi Ro-Ro Route (Return)

Operating in both directions between Bandırma Çelebi Ro-Ro Port and Tekirdağ Ceyport Port, this route is the fastest direct Ro-Ro connection from the Southern Marmara industrial zone to the Thrace side. The journey takes approximately 4 hours (240 minutes). The operator is the Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi.

This direction is particularly popular among truck and lorry drivers transporting freight from the Bandırma industrial zone to Thrace, the European side of Istanbul, and the Bulgarian and Greek borders. It bypasses the Bosphorus crossing and the Osmangazi Bridge, landing directly on the Thrace route.

Journey Details

• Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
• Type: Mixed (passenger + vehicle + Ro-Ro freight)
• Operator: Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi
• Frequency: 1 sailing per day in summer, 4-5 sailings per week in winter

Who Is It For?

• Truck drivers departing from the Bandırma industrial zone — Freight destined for Thrace/Europe from Erdemir, Bagfaş, Eti Maden, and the Bandırma Organized Industrial Zone (OSB).
• Lorry drivers departing from Izmir, Bursa, and Balıkesir — Routes to Thrace, Istanbul, Bulgaria, and Greece.
• Caravan owners heading to Europe — Late summer returns to the Bulgarian-Romanian borders via Thrace.
• Car owners — Families and travelers looking to bypass Istanbul traffic and Osmangazi Bridge tolls.

Estimated Ticket Price Range

• Passenger: 350-550 TL
• Car: 1,500-2,500 TL
• Motorcycle: 500-800 TL
• Caravan / Minivan: 3,000-5,500 TL
• Lorry / Truck: 6,500-13,000 TL
• AdaKart discount: 10-25%

Preparation at Bandırma Çelebi Ro-Ro Port

The port is equipped with a spacious truck park, customs facilities, and driver rest areas. Things to do before departure:

• Present your freight document (CMR waybill) at the customs counter.
• ADR carriers must have notified the port 24 hours in advance.
• Check electrical connection reservations for refrigerated trucks.
• Insert your driver working hour card before boarding.

Seasonal Considerations

Summer season: Heavy caravan return traffic. Weekday morning sailings are predominantly commercial vehicles.

Winter season: Risk of cancellation if there is a Lodos (southwesterly wind) warning. Keep an alternative overland backup plan ready.

Connections from Tekirdağ

• European side of Istanbul: 1.5-2 hours (D-100)
• Edirne / Bulgarian border: 1.5-2 hours
• Ipsala / Greek border: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Şarköy: 45 minutes

AdaKart Monthly Package

For logistics companies, corporate AdaKart accounts are used in conjunction with monthly package tariffs. Making 4-8+ crossings per month provides an additional 10-15% discount, along with the advantages of bulk invoicing and monthly reporting. For individual drivers, using the card also offers a standard 10-25% discount.

Alternative Routes

• Erdek - Tekirdağ (240 mins) — Alternative departing from Erdek (30 mins by road from Bandırma)
• Yalova-Tavşanlı and Osmangazi Bridge combination — more frequent but with heavy traffic
• Direct overland route — 5-6 hours, with toll highways

Onboard Comfort and Driver Rest

There is a dedicated rest area, shower, WC, and TV lounge for truck and lorry drivers. The passenger lounge is air-conditioned, and the open observation deck is spacious. Since you can utilize the 4-hour crossing as a rest period, make sure to insert your driver card beforehand.

After Disembarking in Tekirdağ

Tekirdağ Ceyport Port is 10-15 minutes from the city center and 5 minutes from the D-100 highway. Right outside the port, you will find trucker diners, gas stations, and tire repair shops. For drivers wanting a meatball break in the city, the famous Tekirdağ meatball restaurants are nearby. For bus connections, the Tekirdağ bus terminal is 15 minutes away; departures for Istanbul and Edirne run every 30 minutes.