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Border crossing point Isaccea → Orlivka

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Current wait time, forecast and live camera

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Weather at Isaccea — Orlivka checkpoint for 7 days

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Hourly Forecast

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Weekly Forecast

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Distance to nearest cities

Nearest city: Bucharest (208 km)
Bucharest 208 km
Iasi 220 km
Odesa 221 km
Cluj-Napoca 409 km
Timisoara 567 km

Flag of Romania Isaccea → Flag of Ukraine Orlivka

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Isaccea — Orlivka Border Crossing

Status: International road border crossing point between Romania and Ukraine. Open 24/7.

Note: Romania is an EU member, Ukraine is not. Full border and customs control on both sides.

Transport: Passenger cars (RO→UA, UA→RO), buses, motorcycles, freight.

Basic Information

  • Crossing point: Isaccea (Romania) — Orlivka (Ukraine), Danube ferry
  • Countries: Romania — Ukraine
  • Operating hours: 24/7
  • Crossing time: 15–20 min on the Danube

Queues and Wait Times

  • Typical wait: 15–45 minutes
  • Peak periods: may be longer, depending on ferry rotation

Live monitoring: RO→UA, UA→RO, statistics.

Required Documents

EU citizens — valid passport or national ID card. Ukrainian citizens — biometric passport. Vehicle registration document, driving licence, and "Green Card" insurance required for cars and buses. Ferry ticket purchased at the Isaccea terminal.

Emergency Contacts

  • Emergency services: 112 (European emergency number)

Ferry Timetable & Departure Schedule (Isaccea Terminal)

Daytime (08:00–20:00): Two ferries operate in non-stop rotation. Ships depart from the Romanian shore approximately every 30–40 minutes. No fixed hourly timetable — vehicles are loaded continuously, and the ferry departs as soon as it reaches capacity or the rotating ship arrives.
Nighttime (20:00–08:00): Single ferry, 24/7 hourly departures from Isaccea (e.g., 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00 throughout the night). Both sides coordinate to keep predictable hourly links until full dual-ferry daytime service resumes at 08:00.

⚠️ Romanian border control (Isaccea terminal): Clear Romanian customs and passport control before boarding.

  • Passenger cars & motorcycles: arrive at least 1 hour before intended departure.
  • Buses & heavy freight (TIR): arrive at least 1.5 hours in advance for cargo documentation handling.

Tariffs: Passenger tickets ~€1 (children under 12 cross free). Standard passenger cars ~€25.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Isaccea → Orlivka border crossing is on the Ukraine-Romania border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates.

The Isaccea → Orlivka crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data.

Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras.

Yes, the Isaccea → Orlivka crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details.

Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods.

For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow.

Nearby Services

EV Charging
6
Gas Stations
210
Food
10
Hotels
16
Green Card for Travel

Required car insurance for crossing the border

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