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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 ≈ 300 min (~5 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 ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 14 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).
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Peak load hours
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Recommended times:
At Hrushiv, bus wait times range from 15 to 575 minutes. Avoid crossing around 04:00, 20:00, and 08:00, as these are peak hours. For shorter queues, consider crossing at 05:00, 06:00, or 09:00.
Next update: today at 10:00.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Hrushiv - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.01.2026 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 09:00 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.01.2026 — 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 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 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 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 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 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 30.01.2026 — 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 9:00 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.
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: Saturday 09:00 - 11:00 and 00:00 - 02:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 80 up to 1840 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).
Live Cameras
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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.
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
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
Vehicle Technical Requirements
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
- Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
- High beam works
- Brake lights illuminate
- Reverse lights work
- Parking lights work
- Brakes respond instantly
- Turn signals work (left and right)
- Horn works
- Steering wheel turns easily
- Windshield wipers work
- All three mirrors in place
- No cracks longer than 30 cm
- Tread minimum 1.6 mm
- November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
- No bulges or damage
- Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
- 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
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
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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 – 19.6 км
- Rava-Ruska – 29.6 км
- Shehyni – 40.6 км
- Nyzhankovychi – 55.7 км
- Uhryniv – 78.6 км