How long does it take to cross the border at Krosstsenko?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 75 days ago
Does the EES system work at Krosstsenko border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krosstsenko 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Krosstsenko 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 TaxFREE (Red line) at Krosstsenko 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.
On the other side of the border (Poland), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
Best days:
Saturday-Sunday (7 cars,
~4.7-5.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (18 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 14 | 78% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 13 | 72% | ~8.7-9.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 15 | 83% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 14 | 78% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 18 | 100% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 7 | 39% | ~4.7-5.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 12 | 67% | ~8-9 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1840 up to 1840 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Krosstsenko by car?
Saturday or Sunday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~4.7-5.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Krosstsenko?
Friday — peak load (18 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Sat), 8-10 hrs (Tue), 8-9 hrs (Sun), 9-11 hrs (Mon, Thu), 10-11 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Fri).
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: DK84, 38-700 Kroscienko, Poland
Phone: +48 13 465 83 00
Email: kroscienko@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 49.481089, 22.701431 Show on map
By car:
from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route E371 to Miejsce Piastowe, from Miejsce Piastowe take route 28 to Sanok, from Sanok take route 84 to Ustrzyki Dolne, from Ustrzyki Dolne take route 84 to Krościenko and then to the border checkpoint "Krościenko".
