Queue at Hrushiv — Budomezh
passenger car
≈4 hr 15 min
Wait time
Quieter than usual
21°C
Inside checkpoint: 40 cars
Forecast for next 6 hours
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
48 cars
Peak load:
48 cars (~5 h 5 min)
Shortest queue:
13 cars (~1 h 32 min)
Smart learning factor: 3.00x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
01:00
02:00
13:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
03:00
04:00
05:00
Forecast for Hrushiv (passenger cars) — generated at 00:00, covering today.
• Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~70 min, busy (peaks at ~105 min around 01:00).
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~70 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~70 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~70 min, busy (peaks at ~105 min around 01:00).
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~70 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~70 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Best time to cross Hrushiv today
02:00↓80%−80%
03:00↓80%−80%
06:00↓81%−81%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Hrushiv
Current Data
As of 21:57, at Hrushiv checkpoint there are 40 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Hrushiv?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Hrushiv?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
Does the EES system work at Hrushiv border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Hrushiv 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.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Light traffic 80 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Light traffic
80 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
17 km
17 km
Closure
17.1 km
17.1 km
Road works
18.9 km
18.9 km
Road works
19.2 km
19.2 km
Closure
20.8 km
20.8 km
Hrushiv: 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 Hrushiv 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 cars at Hrushiv 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
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 Hrushiv - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Hrushiv - passenger car 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 16.07.2026 — 25 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 16.07.2026 — 40 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 16:00 16.07.2026 — 25 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 16.07.2026 — 40 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 50. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 16.07.2026 — 30 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 16.07.2026 — 50 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 16.07.2026 — 13 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 16.07.2026 — 25 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Hrushiv - passenger car 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 4:00 and 5:00 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 Hrushiv - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Hrushiv By car
Best days:
Monday-Tuesday (19 cars,
~1.9-2.9 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (31 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 19 | 61% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 22 | 71% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 30 | 97% | ~3-4 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 31 | 100% | ~3.1-4.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 30 | 97% | ~3-4 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 30 | 97% | ~3-4 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 27 | 87% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 03:00 - 05:00 and 01:00 - 03:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 210 up to 300 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Hrushiv by car?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (19 cars, ~1.9-2.9 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Hrushiv?
Thursday — peak load (31 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon), 2-4 hrs (Tue, Sun), 3-4 hrs (Wed, Fri, Sat), 3-5 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 passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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 Hrushiv
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Not available;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not available
International Road_transport Control: Not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 76.45 | 73.73 | - | 74.99 | 38.99 |
| Chipo | - | 75.07 | - | 75.50 | 38.42 |
| Prime | - | 52.95 | - | 51.95 | - |
| Rodnik | - | 69.30 | - | 75.49 | 39.49 |
| SOCAR | 80.76 | 77.90 | - | 79.76 | 41.47 |
| Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 |
| UPG | 75.90 | 73.90 | - | 74.15 | 38.40 |
| WOG | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 79.90 | 41.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| BRSM-Nafta | - | 71.63 | - | 78.33 | 43.01 |
| Market | - | 74.90 | - | 81.90 | 42.90 |
| OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
The prices are approximate.
User Reviews — 3.1/5 (30 reviews)
User sentiment for the Hrushiv checkpoint is mixed and highly polarized, reflecting an average rating around 3.1 out of 5. Travelers repeatedly describe it as unpredictable: some clear both Ukrainian and Polish control in as little as 1.5–2.5 hours, while others endure 7 to nearly 12 hours, with one driver reporting arrival at 00:30 and passage only at 19:00, including a 4-hour customs check. Wait times vary wildly by time of day and luck of lane choice, with several noting Ukrainian-side processing rates of roughly 10–12 cars per hour, which explains long backups when 30–65 cars are queued ahead. Recurring complaints center on lanes being slow or misrouted (the '4th passenger lane to Poland works poorly'), buses being sent to the scanner ('yama'), everyone forced through scanning, and queue-jumpers from the paid/'sharovyk' side worsening delays. Practical tips from reviewers: cars heading to Poland via the green corridor often move fastest; expect roughly 50 km of local roads to Jarosław and the highway afterward, so a longer wait at nearby Krakivets may still reach Kraków sooner due to direct motorway access. Pedestrians without safety vests risk police fines in the green corridor. Overall, Hrushiv is serviceable with a rebuilt road but demands patience and flexible timing.
⭐ 3.1/5
30 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Hrushiv, By car
М
Поліція штрафує пішоходів, які ходять без жилеток по зеленому коридору
С
Нова система майже ніяк не впливає.
О
Хто думає на Грушів в сторону України то не думайте, витратіть + 50хв для того щоб до Краківці доїхати. . 2-і години в черзі і зараз тільки 4-ий перед польським шлагбаумом, а ще територія попереду
І
Ми переїхали на Грушів і відразу заїхали
Д
Ніби непогана митниця, зробили дорогу, але вкрай непередбачувана. Можна приїхати і стояти до посиніння, а можна за 1-2 години все пройти. До Ярослава і автостради приблизно 50 км місцевими дорогами. Якось порівнював з колегою, хто буде швидше в Кракові, виїхали зі Львова разом, я через Грушів, він через Краківець. Він стояв на митниці ніби трохи довше, але приїхав в результаті швидше, бо відразу на автостраду.
This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Hrushiv
Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Yavorsky district, village Grushiv
Phone: 0382 724 766
GPS Coordinates: 50.09615, 23.27701 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the M10 highway to Yavoriv, from Yavoriv via the T1403 highway to Hrusheve, from Hrusheve via the T1403 highway to the Hrushiv border crossing point.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Krakivets – 19.6 км
- Rava-Ruska – 29.7 км
- Shehyni – 39.6 км
- Nyzhankovychi – 55.5 км
- Uhryniv – 78.8 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!