Border crossing point Röszke → Horgoš

Detailed Crossing Information

Current Status: The international road border crossing Röszke — Horgoš is the main checkpoint on the Hungary-Serbia border. Open 24/7 and located on the European route E75 (Belgrade–Budapest). This is the largest crossing point between Hungary (EU and Schengen member) and Serbia (outside EU). Over 10,000 vehicles pass through daily.

Important for Freight Transport: Heavy trucks undergo full customs inspection when entering the EU. Wait times can reach 2-6 hours during peak periods. Prior preparation of all customs documents and TIR registration is recommended.

Passenger Transport: Passenger cars and buses undergo standard border control. The Hungarian side applies Schengen zone checks. Ukrainian citizens enjoy visa-free access to both countries (up to 90 days in Schengen, up to 30 days in Serbia).

Basic Information

• Located on motorway E75/M5 (Belgrade–Subotica–Szeged–Budapest).
• Distance from Subotica (RS) — 30 km (~25 min), from Szeged (HU) — 15 km (~12 min).
• Operating hours: 24/7
• Vehicle types: passenger cars, buses, trucks (all categories).
• Pedestrian crossing: NOT ALLOWED. This is an automobile-only checkpoint.
• Daily traffic: 10,000–15,000 vehicles, peak in summer and during holidays.
• GPS coordinates: 46.175833, 19.987778 (HU) / 46.161389, 19.977222 (RS)

Queues and Wait Times: Live Data

Average wait time for passenger cars — from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on season and time of day. For trucks — from 2 to 6 hours due to detailed customs control. Shortest queues are at night (01:00–06:00), longest in morning hours (07:00–11:00) and evening (16:00–20:00). Hungary-Serbia border queues can sharply increase during summer season and holidays. Hungary-Serbia border online monitoring helps avoid the longest queues.

Features: The Hungarian side applies thorough document checks as the external Schengen border. In summer (June–August), queues increase 2-3 times due to tourist season. To check border queue length and current checkpoint status, use:

• nakordoni.eu: Hungary-Serbia border online — live user reports, queue photos, wait time forecasts, real-time border queue monitoring.
• police.hu (Hungarian Police): Official checkpoint status.
• mup.gov.rs (Serbian Ministry of Interior): Queue information on the Serbian side.
• Surveillance cameras: Live cameras from both sides available on nakordoni.eu for queue length monitoring.

Guide for Different Categories

Passenger Cars: Required documents: passport, vehicle registration certificate, international driver's license, Green Card insurance for Hungary/EU, Serbian auto insurance. For Ukrainian citizens: visa-free entry to both countries (biometric passport). Hungarian side checks include document scanning and fingerprints (EES from 2025).

Buses: International bus routes Kyiv–Belgrade, Odesa–Novi Sad regularly pass through this checkpoint. Passenger verification can take up to 1 hour. Documents required for all passengers.

Trucks: Mandatory advance customs declaration CMR, TIR-carnet, invoices for goods. The Hungarian side applies thorough customs inspections for EU imports. Processing all documents in advance through a customs broker is recommended.

Motorcycles: Allowed to cross under standard passenger car rules. Required documents: passport, vehicle registration, driver's license, insurance.

Infrastructure and Services

• Currency exchange, parking, toilets, food points, Wi-Fi/4G, waiting area, gas stations, Duty Free (Serbian side).
• Parking: Large paid parking on Serbian side, cost 200-500 RSD/hour. Hungarian side — free parking 2 km before border.
• Gas Stations: MOL stations on Hungarian side (3 km before border), NIS Petrol on Serbian side (5 km after border).
• Food: Cafes, restaurants on both sides. Hungarian cuisine (goulash), Serbian pljeskavica.
• Currency Exchange: Exchange points on Serbian side, rates usually unfavorable — recommended to exchange in cities (Subotica, Szeged).
• ATMs: Available on both sides, accept international Visa/Mastercard.
• Toilets: Paid on Serbian side (50 RSD), free on Hungarian side.
• Medical Assistance: First aid point on Hungarian side.

New Changes at the Border: EES (2025) and ETIAS (2026)

• EES (Entry/Exit System): Starting October 2025, automatic biometric registration of entry/exit for third-country nationals when entering the EU (Hungary). Fingerprint and facial scans required at first crossing. Procedure takes 2-3 minutes per person.
• ETIAS: From late 2026, Ukrainian citizens will need to obtain ETIAS electronic authorization for EU/Schengen entry. Cost €7, valid for 3 years, online registration on official website.
• Serbia: Visa-free regime for Ukrainian citizens remains unchanged (up to 30 days).

Alternative Checkpoints

Tip: If the queue at Röszke exceeds 2 hours, consider the alternative through Tompa–Kelebija (only 45 km detour, but much shorter queues).

Practical Tips

• Optimal crossing time: Night hours (01:00–06:00) — minimal queues. Avoid morning hours (07:00–11:00) and weekends.
• Prepare documents in advance: Passport, vehicle registration, driver's license, insurance — all documents should be readily accessible. Hungarian side applies thorough checks.
• Cash: Have Hungarian forints (HUF) and Serbian dinars (RSD) for parking, toilets, food. Exchange points at the border have unfavorable rates.
• Mobile connection: Enable roaming or buy a local SIM card (Hungarian Telenor, Serbian Telenor Serbia).
• Food and water: Bring food and water, especially if traveling with children — queues can be long in summer.
• Surveillance cameras: Check the border situation in real-time on nakordoni.eu before departure.
• Summer season: In June–August, queues increase 2-3 times. Plan departure in advance or use alternative checkpoints.

Services and Contacts

• Emergency numbers: 112 (Hungary/Serbia), 107 (Hungarian police), 192 (Serbian police).
• GPS Röszke (HU): 46.175833, 19.987778
• GPS Horgoš (RS): 46.161389, 19.977222
• Address: Hungary, Röszke, Röszke Border Crossing / Serbia, Horgoš, Horgoš Border Crossing
• Phone (HU): +36 62 579 000 (customs)
• Phone (RS): +381 24 771 100 (customs)
• Web cameras: Available on nakordoni.eu for real-time queue monitoring
• Queue monitoring: RS→HU, HU→RS, statistics