Add info
Skip to main content
Advertisement

Queue at Zahony — Chop (Tysa) (bus)

bus
62 min
Wait time
As usual
1 Weather at checkpoint: 10°C 10°C 1.0 · 1
Database working Moving
Camera
Link copied
Quick answer

As of 19:54 the wait at Zahony is 62 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 50 min to 74 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+2)
All queues at Hungary — Ukraine border Border Queues Today Online

Forecast for next 6 hours

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.

Thu · 15.10.2026

LIVE1 bus (~1 h 2 min)As usual

As of 20:54 there are 1 bus in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 2 min; usually at this hour: 1 bus (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 123:00 — 1 bus · Actual23Predicted · 21:00 — 1 busNow · 21:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 2 min1Now22:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 43 min12223:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 43 min12300:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 43 min10001:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 43 min10102:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 43 min102
23:001 bus
Now1 bus~1 h 2 minShortest queue
22:001 bus~1 h 43 minPeak load
23:001 bus~1 h 43 minRecommended times
00:001 bus~1 h 43 min
01:001 bus~1 h 43 min
02:001 bus~1 h 43 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 07:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 1Buses

Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 43 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Zahony (buses) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (20:00–21:00): ~60 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~95 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~95 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
Was this forecast helpful?

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Zahony — Buses, HU → UA

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Monday, 00:00–04:00
~1 buses
Heaviest load
Saturday, 15:00–18:00
~2 buses
Quietest day
Monday
on average 1 buses
Busiest day
Friday
on average 1 buses
Typical load by hour
0003060912151821
0003060912151821
0003060912151821
0003060912151821
0003060912151821
0003060912151821
0003060912151821
quietbusy

Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 1 buses · weekend: 1 buses

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Zahony (Buses, HU → UA) (buses)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday111111111111111111111111
Tuesday111111111111—11121111111
Wednesday111111111121111111111111
Thursday111111111111111111211111
Friday111111112111111111111211
Saturday111111111111111121111111
Sunday1111111112—1112111111221

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Friday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 15:00 and 18:00 (up to 2 buses).

Calculated from 1 041 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Zahony (Buses, HU → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (1 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Friday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Zahony (Buses, HU → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Saturday between 15:00 and 18:00.

Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Budapest

Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Zahony - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Zahony - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Zahony - bus checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between :00 and 1:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.

Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Zahony - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
1h 2min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 20:54
Official Data
15min
Source: police.hu
Updated: 16:15
Difference: +47min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Zahony By bus

Best days: Tuesday, Friday (2 buses, ~2.4-3.4 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (2 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🔴 Mon2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Tue2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Wed2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Thu2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Fri2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Sat2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🔴 Sun2100%~2.4-3.4 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 14:00 - 16:00 and 10:00 - 12:00.

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Zahony by bus?

Tuesday or Friday — shortest queue (2 buses, ~2.4-3.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Zahony?

Sunday — peak load (2 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (every day).

How long did the bus wait at the border?

Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border.

Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history.

How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review
Tap a star to rate

Best Time to Cross Zahony today

21:00less queue
22:00less queue
23:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 19:54, at Zahony checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Zahony?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 45 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Zahony?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 32 days ago

Does the EES system work at Zahony border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Zahony border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Live Cameras

Live Webcam Zahony in real time

In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Zahony.

Camera signal not detected.

Zahony: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Zahony happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.

During shift change, processing of of buses at Zahony typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.

At the neighboring Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.

If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it

  • Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
  • Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
  • Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
  • Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
  • Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
  • Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: NAV (Tax & Customs), eQueue (eCherha)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 19:54 the wait at Zahony is 62 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 50 min to 74 min.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.