How long does it take to cross the border at Medyka?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 15 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Medyka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 1 200 min (~20 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 16 hours 40 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Medyka border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Medyka 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
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 12.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - pedestrian 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 10:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
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 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
To avoid long queues at the Medyka - pedestrian 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 10:00 and 14:00 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 Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Sunday-Monday (5 pedestrians,
~0.4-1.4 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (15 pedestrians).
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 7 | 47% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 15 | 100% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 5 | 33% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Medyka on foot?
Sunday or Monday — shortest queue (5 pedestrians, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Medyka?
Saturday — peak load (15 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Sun), 1-3 hrs (Sat).
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ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
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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: 37-732 Medyka
Phone: +48 16 676 55 00
Email: medyka@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 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 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Radymno, from Radymno take route 77 to Przemyśl, from Przemyśl take route 28 to the border checkpoint "Medyka".
