As of 18:57 the wait at Tovarnik is 45 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+2)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
As of 18:57 there are 5 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~45 min; usually at this hour: 4 trucks (busier than usual).
ActualNowPredicted 4Trucks
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 5 trucks (~45 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 trucks (~28 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 4, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 2, 23:00 — 2, 00:00 — 2, 01:00 — 2
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Tovarnik - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Tovarnik - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 4 to 6 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 4 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 14.10.2026 — 6 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 6 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 14.10.2026 — 3 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 6 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 4 to 5 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 14.10.2026 — 4 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 5 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 5 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 14.10.2026 — 3 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 5 trucks.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Tovarnik - cargo transport 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Tovarnik - cargo transport 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 Tovarnik By freight transport
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (3 trucks,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (4 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Tue | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 4 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 39 up to 81 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Tovarnik by truck?
Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (3 trucks, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Tovarnik?
Thursday 08:00-10:00 and 07:00-09:00 — peak load (4 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue–Thu).
Best Time to Cross Tovarnik today
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Tovarnik border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Tovarnik border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Tovarnik in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Tovarnik.
Camera signal not detected.
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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Tovarnik
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Croatia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Tovarnik
Address: Croatia, Border Crossing Tovarnik
GPS Coordinates: 45.156586, 19.171676 Show on map
How to get there
Tovarnik border crossing is located on the border between Croatia and Serbia.
Nearest checkpoints
- Bajakovo – 13.3 km
- Principovac II – 15.3 km
- Ilok – 19.2 km
- Ilok II – 20.7 km
- Erdut – 40.5 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Tovarnik: what this crossing is
Route: A3/E70, Tovarnik (HR) — Šid (RS). Opening hours: 24/7. Vehicle types: cars, buses, minibuses, trucks and heavy goods vehicles.
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.