Erdek Pier → Tekirdağ Ceyport PortFerry Schedule 2026 — Current Departure Times and Prices

Erdek - Tekirdağ Ferry Route (Return)

Operating between Erdek Port and Tekirdağ Ceyport, this route is the fastest direct RO-RO connection from the South Marmara region to the Thrace side. The journey takes approximately 4 hours (240 minutes). The operator is Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi.

This direction is particularly favored by truck and lorry drivers departing from Bursa, Balıkesir, and İzmir to bypass Istanbul traffic and the Osmangazi Bridge toll. Additionally, during the summer, it serves as a shortcut from Thrace to Bulgaria for caravan travelers crossing into Europe.

Journey Time and Advantages

• Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
• Type: Mixed (passenger + vehicle + RO-RO cargo)
• Operator: Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi
• Advantage: Bypasses Istanbul traffic and Osmangazi Bridge tolls, saving driver working hours

Who is this for?

• Truck and lorry drivers from İzmir/Bursa — Carrying cargo destined for Thrace, the European side of Istanbul, and Bulgaria/Europe.
• Avşa and Marmara Island holidaymakers — Crossing towards Thrace on their return journey after disembarking at Erdek.
• Caravan travelers heading to Europe — A shortcut for European holidaymakers returning north at the end of summer.
• Bus and transfer companies — Operators connecting the Bursa-Edirne route via ferry.

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
• Truck / Lorry: 6,000-12,000 TL
• AdaKart discount: 10-25%

Seasonal Considerations

Summer season: Heavy traffic from returning caravans and inter-island holidaymakers. Sunday evenings are the most critical departure times.

Winter season: Predominantly truck and lorry traffic. Sailings may be canceled during severe Lodos storms; an alternative overland route (D-200 + D-100) should be kept ready for driver working hour planning.

Arrival in Tekirdağ & Connections

Tekirdağ Ceyport is 10-15 minutes from the Tekirdağ city center and 5 minutes from the D-100 / E-84 highway. From Tekirdağ:

• Istanbul (European side): 1.5-2 hours
• Edirne: 1.5 hours
• Bulgarian border (Kapıkule): 2 hours
• Greek border (Ipsala): 1 hour 45 minutes

AdaKart Refunds & Exchanges

A more flexible ticket refund and exchange policy applies to AdaKart users. In the event of a cancellation, it is automatically credited to your account; if you prefer a cash refund, it will be processed within business days.

Alternative Routes

• Bandırma - Tekirdağ (240 mins) — Alternative departing from Bandırma (requires a 30-min drive from Erdek to Bandırma first)
• Yalova-Tavşanlı combination — Shorter route from Bursa to Istanbul, but with heavy traffic
• Overland route (Osmangazi Bridge + D-100) — 5-6 hours, toll required

Onboard Comfort

During the 4-hour return journey, the passenger lounge offers air-conditioned seating, a hot food buffet, tea/coffee service, and an open observation deck. A dedicated rest area and shower/WC facilities are standard for truck and lorry drivers. Bringing a power bank and a personal blanket will make the 4-hour return trip more comfortable.

RO-RO Driver Notes

• Cargo documentation: Truck and lorry drivers must present their cargo documents at the toll booth. ADR (dangerous goods) drivers must provide notification 24 hours in advance.
• Disembarkation order: Upon arrival in Tekirdağ, front-loaded vehicles are unloaded first, followed by passenger vehicles and trucks.
• Working hours: The 4-hour crossing can be counted as rest time in the AETR/EU driver working hours calculation; insert your driver card before the crossing.

Accommodation & Logistics in Tekirdağ

Tekirdağ is a port city known for Thrace's meatball (köfte) and rakı culture. Around the port, you will find fish restaurants, truck parks offering hourly accommodation for commercial drivers, and fast-fill gas stations. The city center offers a half-day trip with the Rakoczi Museum, Atatürk House, and the coastal park. There are very fast highway connections to Edirne and Bulgaria.