A taxi from Kusadasi cruise port to Ephesus costs a fixed €50 one way or €80 round trip including waiting time (2026). Prices are per car — up to 7 passengers — and agreed before departure. The drive takes 20–25 minutes.
Per car, not per person. All waiting times included. Cash — EUR, USD or TL.
| Route | Price |
|---|---|
| Kusadasi Port → Ephesus (one way) | €50 |
| Ephesus round trip + waiting (2–3 h) | €80 |
| Ephesus + House of the Virgin Mary | €100 |
| Ephesus + Şirince village | €120 |
| Full-Day Trip: Ephesus + Virgin Mary + Şirince | €150 |
💡 Doing more than Ephesus? The €150 Full-Day Trip covers all three highlights with every waiting time included — the best-value private shore day from Kusadasi.
Send your ship name and date on WhatsApp. I confirm your pickup and fixed price — done in two minutes.
I wait at the terminal exit with a name sign — or walk 3 minutes to the central taxi stand opposite the Caravanserai.
I drop you at the best gate, wait in the car park and stay reachable on WhatsApp the whole time.
I track your all-aboard time. You'll be at the gangway early — guaranteed.
| Private taxi | Dolmuş (minibus) | Ship excursion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | €80 / car | ~€3–4 / person | ~$80–120 / person |
| Time to site | 20–25 min direct | 45–60 min, change in Selçuk + walk | Depends on group |
| Departure | When you want | On schedule | Fixed group time |
| Waiting & return | Driver waits, ship-time guaranteed | Not guaranteed, plan your own return | Guaranteed by ship |
| Best for | Groups of 2–6, limited port hours | Solo travellers on a budget with time | Guests preferring a guided group |
The honest math: for two or more people who value their port hours, the private taxi usually wins on flexibility — and from three people up, it can beat the excursion on price too.
Send your ship name and date — you'll have a confirmed pickup and fixed price in minutes.