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Queue at Medyka — Shehyni (pedestrian)

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65 min
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Much busier than usual
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As of 10:10 the wait at Medyka is 65 min. 10 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 58 min to 73 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+1)
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Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead

Tue · 10.11.202610–16 November 2026

LIVE10 pedestrians (~1 h 5 min)Much busier than usual

As of 10:10 there are 10 pedestrians in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 5 min; usually at this hour: 1 pedestrian (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 10.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 13 pedestrians (~1 h 19 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 pedestrians (~31 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 1, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 4, 15:00 — 7, 16:00 — 8, 17:00 — 711:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual11Predicted · 12:00 — 1 pedestrianNow · 12:00 — 10 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 5 min10Now13:00 — 5 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 5 min51314:00 — 4 pedestrians · Wait time ~36 min41415:00 — 7 pedestrians · Wait time ~50 min71516:00 — 8 pedestrians · Wait time ~55 min81617:00 — 7 pedestrians · Wait time ~48 min71718:00 — 5 pedestrians · Wait time ~40 min1819:00 — 13 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 19 min19
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 10.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 13 pedestrians (~1 h 19 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 pedestrians (~31 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 1, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 4, 15:00 — 7, 16:00 — 8, 17:00 — 700:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual0001:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual02:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual03:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual0304:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual05:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual06:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual0607:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual08:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual09:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual0910:00 — 10 pedestrians · Actual11:00 — 10 pedestrians · ActualPredicted · 12:00 — 1 pedestrianNow · 12:00 — 10 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 5 min10Now13:00 — 5 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 5 min514:00 — 4 pedestrians · Wait time ~36 min415:00 — 7 pedestrians · Wait time ~50 min71516:00 — 8 pedestrians · Wait time ~55 min817:00 — 7 pedestrians · Wait time ~48 min718:00 — 5 pedestrians · Wait time ~40 min1819:00 — 13 pedestrians · Wait time ~1 h 19 min20:00 — 8 pedestrians · Wait time ~55 min21:00 — 3 pedestrians · Wait time ~31 min2122:00 — 5 pedestrians · Wait time ~38 min23:00 — 7 pedestrians · Wait time ~49 min
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Now10 pedestrians~1 h 5 min
13:005 pedestrians~1 h 5 minRecommended times
14:004 pedestrians~36 minRecommended times
15:007 pedestrians~50 min
16:008 pedestrians~55 minBetter to avoid
17:007 pedestrians~48 min
18:005 pedestrians~40 min
19:0013 pedestrians~1 h 19 minPeak load
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Now10 pedestrians~1 h 5 min
13:005 pedestrians~1 h 5 minRecommended times
14:004 pedestrians~36 minRecommended times
15:007 pedestrians~50 min
16:008 pedestrians~55 minBetter to avoid
17:007 pedestrians~48 min
18:005 pedestrians~40 min
19:0013 pedestrians~1 h 19 minPeak load
20:008 pedestrians~55 min
21:003 pedestrians~31 minShortest queue
22:005 pedestrians~38 min
23:007 pedestrians~49 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 19:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 13:00, 14:00, 21:00.

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Today (Tue · 10.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 13 pedestrians (~1 h 19 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 pedestrians (~31 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 1, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 4, 15:00 — 7, 16:00 — 8, 17:00 — 7

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Medyka (pedestrians) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (13:00–17:00): ~55 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~55 min, busy (peaks at ~80 min around 19:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, busy.

Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).

Next update: today at 14:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sat 14.11 — 83 pedestrians (14:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 10.11 — 0 pedestrians (09:00) · Today (Tue · 10.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 13 pedestrians (~1 h 19 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 pedestrians (~31 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 1, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 4, 15:00 — 7, 16:00 — 8, 17:00 — 7Tue 10.11: 20 pedestrians20Tue 10Wed 11.11: 22 pedestrians22Wed 11Thu 12.11: 18 pedestrians18Thu 12Fri 13.11: 18 pedestrians18Fri 13Sat 14.11: 83 pedestrians83Sat 14Sun 15.11: 82 pedestrians82Sun 15Mon 16.11: 18 pedestrians18Mon 16

Peak load: Sat 14.11 — 83 pedestrians (14:00) · Shortest queue: Tue 10.11 — 0 pedestrians (09:00) · Today (Tue · 10.11.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 13 pedestrians (~1 h 19 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 pedestrians (~31 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 1, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 4, 15:00 — 7, 16:00 — 8, 17:00 — 7

Peak loadShortest queue
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Tue · 10.11.2026Peak load 08:00 · 20 pedestrians   Shortest queue 09:00 · 0 pedestrians
Tue 10.11: Peak load 08:00 — 20 pedestrians; Shortest queue 09:00 — 0 pedestrians00:00 — 70001:00 — 1102:00 — 1803:00 — 170304:00 — 805:00 — 306:00 — 60607:00 — 1408:00 — 202009:00 — 000910:00 — 011:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 514:00 — 415:00 — 71516:00 — 817:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 1320:00 — 821:00 — 32122:00 — 523:00 — 7
Wed · 11.11.2026Peak load 02:00 · 22 pedestrians   Shortest queue 10:00 · 1 pedestrian
Wed 11.11: Peak load 02:00 — 22 pedestrians; Shortest queue 10:00 — 1 pedestrian00:00 — 70001:00 — 1302:00 — 222203:00 — 210304:00 — 1005:00 — 406:00 — 60607:00 — 908:00 — 709:00 — 30910:00 — 1111:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 214:00 — 415:00 — 81516:00 — 1017:00 — 1018:00 — 111819:00 — 1020:00 — 621:00 — 32122:00 — 523:00 — 8
Thu · 12.11.2026Peak load 02:00 · 18 pedestrians   Shortest queue 10:00 · 1 pedestrian
Thu 12.11: Peak load 02:00 — 18 pedestrians; Shortest queue 10:00 — 1 pedestrian00:00 — 80001:00 — 1102:00 — 181803:00 — 170304:00 — 805:00 — 306:00 — 50607:00 — 808:00 — 609:00 — 20910:00 — 1111:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 415:00 — 71516:00 — 817:00 — 1018:00 — 141819:00 — 1520:00 — 821:00 — 32122:00 — 523:00 — 7
Fri · 13.11.2026Peak load 02:00 · 18 pedestrians   Shortest queue 10:00 · 1 pedestrian
Fri 13.11: Peak load 02:00 — 18 pedestrians; Shortest queue 10:00 — 1 pedestrian00:00 — 70001:00 — 1102:00 — 181803:00 — 170304:00 — 805:00 — 306:00 — 50607:00 — 808:00 — 609:00 — 20910:00 — 1111:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 415:00 — 71516:00 — 817:00 — 918:00 — 121819:00 — 1420:00 — 921:00 — 32122:00 — 423:00 — 7
Sat · 14.11.2026Peak load 14:00 · 83 pedestrians   Shortest queue 09:00 · 3 pedestrians
Sat 14.11: Peak load 14:00 — 83 pedestrians; Shortest queue 09:00 — 3 pedestrians00:00 — 60001:00 — 902:00 — 1403:00 — 140304:00 — 1005:00 — 706:00 — 40607:00 — 308:00 — 309:00 — 330910:00 — 611:00 — 1612:00 — 371213:00 — 6414:00 — 838315:00 — 801516:00 — 6017:00 — 4118:00 — 341819:00 — 2820:00 — 2021:00 — 122122:00 — 823:00 — 4
Sun · 15.11.2026Peak load 14:00 · 82 pedestrians   Shortest queue 00:00 · 3 pedestrians
Sun 15.11: Peak load 14:00 — 82 pedestrians; Shortest queue 00:00 — 3 pedestrians00:00 — 330001:00 — 802:00 — 1403:00 — 140304:00 — 1005:00 — 706:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 409:00 — 30910:00 — 611:00 — 1612:00 — 371213:00 — 6314:00 — 828215:00 — 791516:00 — 5917:00 — 3718:00 — 241819:00 — 1820:00 — 1421:00 — 102122:00 — 723:00 — 4
Mon · 16.11.2026Peak load 02:00 · 18 pedestrians   Shortest queue 11:00 · 1 pedestrian
Mon 16.11: Peak load 02:00 — 18 pedestrians; Shortest queue 11:00 — 1 pedestrian00:00 — 30001:00 — 1002:00 — 181803:00 — 170304:00 — 805:00 — 306:00 — 60607:00 — 1308:00 — 1309:00 — 70910:00 — 211:00 — 1112:00 — 11213:00 — 214:00 — 415:00 — 71516:00 — 817:00 — 718:00 — 41819:00 — 220:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 523:00 — 7

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Medyka — Pedestrians, PL → UA

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Monday, 08:00–10:00
~0 people
Heaviest load
Saturday, 16:00–18:00
~43 people
Quietest day
Friday
on average 1 people
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 27 people
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 people · weekend: 18 people

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Medyka (Pedestrians, PL → UA) (people)
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Monday————————00———3—0——10—————
Tuesday——————————0————103—10—————
Wednesday———————30—0—————————20015——
Thursday——————20——01083—181335——————
Friday———————————0—00———30————
Saturday0——————1537—162015—63—3848——23———
Sunday———————18015—8——503335———0——0

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Friday: on average 1 people in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Saturday: on average 27 people in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 16:00 and 18:00 (up to 43 people).

Calculated from 159 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Medyka (Pedestrians, PL → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (1 people on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Medyka (Pedestrians, PL → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00. The worst time is Saturday between 16:00 and 18:00.

Data updated: 10.11.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Warsaw

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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 09.11.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 09.11.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 09.11.2026 — 0 pedestrians.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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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.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Medyka On foot

Best days: Wednesday–Thursday (26 pedestrians, ~2.4-3.4 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (109 pedestrians).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Pedestrians Load Wait time
🟢 Mon4239%~3.8-4.8 hrs
🟢 Tue3633%~3.3-4.3 hrs
🟢 Wed2624%~2.4-3.4 hrs
🟢 Thu2927%~2.7-3.7 hrs
🟢 Fri3330%~3-4 hrs
🟢 Sat6055%~5.3-6.3 hrs
🔴 Sun109100%~9.3-10.3 hrs

Peak time: Tuesday 06:00 - 08:00 and 16:00 - 18:00.

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Medyka on foot?

Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (26 pedestrians, ~2.4-3.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Medyka?

Sunday — peak load (109 pedestrians).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Wed–Thu), 3-5 hrs (Mon–Tue), 3-4 hrs (Fri), 5-7 hrs (Sat), 9-11 hrs (Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Medyka today

21:00↓68%−68%
14:00↓59%−59%
13:00↓55%−55%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 10:10, at Medyka checkpoint there are 10 pedestrians waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Medyka?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 8 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Medyka?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 17 days 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).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Live Cameras

The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Medyka: 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 Medyka 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 pedestrians at Medyka 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.

At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.

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.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: KAS (Polish Customs), eQueue (eCherha)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+1)

At a glance

  • As of 10:10 the wait at Medyka is 65 min. 10 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 58 min to 73 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 1 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Friday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.