Forecast for next 6 hours
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~595 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~600 min, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~440 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 23:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~225 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
Fastest Carriers
Based on actual crossing times, last 90 days
How long did the bus wait at the border?
Per day: 151 / 151 in each direction
Best time to cross Krakivets today
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Krakivets
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Krakivets?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 210 min (~3 hours 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Krakivets?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 10 hours 46 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Krakivets border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krakivets 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).
Live Cameras
Heavy traffic 100 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Krakivets: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Krakivets 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 Krakivets 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 Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland 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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Krakivets - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krakivets - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 07:00 15.07.2026 — 10 buses. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 15.07.2026 — 28 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 16:00 15.07.2026 — 28 buses. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 15.07.2026 — 37 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 34. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 15.07.2026 — 5 buses. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 15.07.2026 — 34 buses.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 15.07.2026 — 17 buses. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 15.07.2026 — 17 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Krakivets - 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 19:00 and 21:00 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 Krakivets - 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
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Krakivets By bus
Best days:
Tuesday-Monday (9 buses,
~6.8-7.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (13 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 9 | 69% | ~6.8-7.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 9 | 69% | ~6.8-7.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 11 | 85% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 11 | 85% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 11 | 85% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 13 | 100% | ~9.8-10.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 11 | 85% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 21:00 - 23:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 45 up to 2115 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Krakivets by bus?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (9 buses, ~6.8-7.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Krakivets?
Saturday — peak load (13 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Mon, Tue), 8-10 hrs (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun), 9-11 hrs (Sat).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
For bus passengers
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
Personal documents:
- Valid biometric passport
Proof of travel:
- Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)
Mandatory:
- Medical insurance policy valid in the EU
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Krakivets
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Krakivets, By bus
Хочу попередити інших пасажирів про цього перевізника. Ставлення до пасажирів виявилося непрофесійним і байдужим. Пасажира попередили про затримку на одну хвилину, але перевізник не спробував зв’язатися, не проявив розуміння і просто поїхав. Така поведінка не відповідає стандартам сервісу. У більшості перевізників існує можливість повернення квитка навіть у день відправлення. Тут же квиток виявився 100% неповертаємим, навіть якщо його було куплено в день поїздки. Пасажира ставлять перед фактом, що повернення неможливе, що виглядає непрозоро та несправедливо. Поведінка перевізника демонструє відсутність поваги та людяності. Особливо прикро, що така байдужість стосується і військових, які щодня ризикують життям. Сподіваюся, цей відгук допоможе іншим пасажирам уникнути подібного досвіду.
21.06. Дуже погано пропускають, таке враження що всі тут працюють за кару. Автобус приїхав в 2ій ночі в вже 14.00 а ми ще стоїмо. Жарко+30 , нащо перевізники привозять людей, як добре знают , що він завжди перегружений.
Ветеринар на Краківці працює цілодобово.
Всі автобуси кидають на яму, тому з всіма речима на паспортний контроль і на вулиці чекати на автобус. Пройшли +- за 1 год
Українці майже кожен автобус вигружає пасажирів з речами на сканер, а сам автобус - на яму
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Krakivets
Address: Ukraine, 81070, Lviv region, Yavorivsky district, village Krakovets, str. Verbytskogo, 54.
Phone: (032) 297 46 56, (032) 298 71 83, (03259) 77310
GPS Coordinates: 49.95554, 23.11146 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kiev on the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr on the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne on the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv on the M10 highway to Yavoriv, from Yavoriv on the M10 highway to Krakovets, from Krakovets on the M10 highway to the Krakovets checkpoint.
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