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Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Hrushiv?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 11 hours 52 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Hrushiv?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 4 days 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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 buses 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.
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.
Forecast for next 6 hours
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
On Monday, 18 May 2026, the queue forecast for buses at Hrushiv predicts wait times of 15–655 minutes, with an average of 125 minutes (all hours Kyiv time). The calmest crossing window is at 13:00 with a 15-minute wait. By 14:00 the wait rises to 175 minutes, increasing further to 655 minutes by 17:00 as queues build toward the primary peak. At Hrushiv, the worst delays occur between 17:00 and 18:00, reaching 415–655 minutes—roughly 27 to 44 times longer than the 15-minute minimum at 13:00. The trend over the next six hours is steadily increasing. Crossing Hrushiv on Monday, 18 May 2026 before 13:00 instead of 17:00–18:00 saves approximately 10 hours.
Next update: today at 21:00.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Statistics by Day · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Hrushiv - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 17.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Hrushiv - 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 17.05.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 17.05.2026 — 0 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 17.05.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 17.05.2026 — 0 buses.
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 17.05.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 17.05.2026 — 0 buses.
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 17.05.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 17.05.2026 — 0 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Hrushiv - 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 5:00 and 6:00 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 - 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
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Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Hrushiv By bus
Best days:
Tuesday-Monday (4 buses,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (6 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 4 | 67% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 4 | 67% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 5 | 83% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 5 | 83% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 5 | 83% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 5 | 83% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 6 | 100% | ~8-9 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 04:00 - 06:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 160 up to 1680 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 Hrushiv by bus?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Hrushiv?
Sunday — peak load (6 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Mon, Tue), 6-8 hrs (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat), 8-9 hrs (Sun).
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
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)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| 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
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
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)
- 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 Facilities Hrushiv
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Weather
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Hrushiv
Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Yavorsky district, village Grushiv
Phone: 0382 724 766
GPS Coordinates: 50.09691, 23.279222 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 – 19.4 км
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- Shehyni – 40.6 км
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