Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony (bus)
bus
95
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
29°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 buses
Peak load:
3 buses (~3 h 43 min)
Shortest queue:
0 buses (~15 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
16:00
00:00
08:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
15:00
17:00
18:00
Forecast for Chop (Tysa) (buses) — updated at 15:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~120 min, moderate load (peaks at ~230 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~35 min, light traffic (peaks at ~175 min around 00:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~40 min, light traffic (peaks at ~70 min around 08:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~120 min, moderate load (peaks at ~230 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~35 min, light traffic (peaks at ~175 min around 00:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~40 min, light traffic (peaks at ~70 min around 08:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
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Scheduled buses through this crossing
Next 6 hours · 19:00–01:00
23
🇪🇺 to the EU
7
🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Around the usual load · 23 buses vs ~20 usual · 1 in queue now
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00
00:00
to the EU
to Ukraine
Per day: 79 / 79 in each direction
Per day: 79 / 79 in each direction
By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry.
How did you like this checkpoint?
2.7 · 3 reviews
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Chop (Tysa)
Current Data
As of 19:37, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Chop (Tysa)?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 30 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Chop (Tysa)?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 12 days ago
Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Chop (Tysa) 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).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 80 km/h
40 min ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
80 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
6.5 km
6.5 km
Road works
6.5 km
6.5 km
Road works
6.7 km
6.7 km
Road works
6.7 km
6.7 km
Closure
22.3 km
22.3 km
Chop (Tysa): 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 Chop (Tysa) 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 Chop (Tysa) 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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Chop (Tysa) - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - 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 06:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 15.07.2026 — 1 bus.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - 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 Chop (Tysa) - 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 35min
(1 cars)
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Difference: +1h 20min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Chop (Tysa) By bus
Best days:
Tuesday-Monday (4 buses,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (9 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 8 | 89% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 9 | 100% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 6 | 67% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 5 | 56% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 15:00 - 17:00 and 21:00 - 23:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1040 up to 4400 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 Chop (Tysa) by bus?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?
Thursday 15:00-17:00 and 21:00-23:00 — peak load (9 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Mon, Tue, Sun), 6-8 hrs (Sat), 8-9 hrs (Fri), 10-12 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Thu).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
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
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Chop (Tysa)
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Not available;
Toilets: Available;
Food Facilities: Available;
Duty-Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Available (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Available;
Crossing with Pets: Available;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not available
International Road_transport Control: Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: 13
Total number of lanes: Hungary: 18
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
Users have expressed frustration with the wait times at the Chop (Tysa) border checkpoint. One user reported waiting 15 hours to cross the border, while another waited 8 hours. The reviews suggest that the wait times can be extensive, even with a relatively small number of vehicles ahead. The users have expressed their dissatisfaction with the experience, with one calling it 'знущання' (humiliation) and another referring to the place as 'прокляте місце' (cursed place). To minimize wait times, it is recommended to avoid peak hours and consider alternative routes. Based on the reviews, it is advisable to be prepared for long waits and to plan accordingly. The reviews also suggest that the bridge may be empty, but buses may not be allowed to pass, which can contribute to the lengthy wait times. The average wait time reported is around 11-12 hours, but it can vary greatly depending on the situation.
⭐ 3.5/5
2 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Chop (Tysa), By bus
Ю
Приїхали вчора близька 23... О 6 автобус мав бути за розкладом в аеропорту. Зараз близька 10 ранку. Досі стоїм в буферній зоні.
М
Я виїжджала 05.09. На Чопі було перед нами 12 автобусів. Приїхали на кордон о 12.00 дня і перетнули о 03.00 ночі. Міст був порожній , а автобуси не пропускали. 15 годин для того , щоб перетнути кордон. Це просто знущання .
Т
Вісім годин на кордоні 10.08.2024 з 12:10. Перед нами було 3 автобуса, зараз залишився один. Наразі 19:50. Прокляте місце, не їдьте сюдою.
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Chop (Tysa)
Address: 89460, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod District, village of Solomoniwe, 0th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway.
Phone: +38 (0312) 64-96-00, 61-22-07, +380312711230
Email: 305.zk.chop-zalizn.map@customs.gov.ua
GPS Coordinates: 48.4181, 22.16994 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Velyka Dobron, from Velyka Dobron via the M25 highway to Chop, from Chop via the M06 highway to the Chop border checkpoint.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Dzvinkove – 18.5 км
- Kosyno – 28.4 км
- Luzhanka – 41 км
- Vilok – 61 км
- Velyka Palad – 70.9 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Slovakia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!