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 · 15.09.202615–21 September 2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 14:00, 16:00, 23:00.
ActualCars
Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 13 cars (~42 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 5 cars (~26 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 7, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 8, 12:00 — 8, 13:00 — 7
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~120 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~80 min, busy (peaks at ~120 min around 13:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 29 cars (23:00) · Shortest queue: Wed 16.09 — 1 car (02:00) · Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 13 cars (~42 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 5 cars (~26 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 7, 09:00 — 7, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 8, 12:00 — 8, 13:00 — 7
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Vyshne-Nemetske — Cars, SK → UA
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 8 cars · weekend: 19 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12 | 33 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | — | 13 | 13 | 5 | 2 | — | 10 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 18 | — | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | 20 | 14 | 11 | — | — | 5 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 6 | — | 0 |
| Thursday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 11 | 12 | 8 | — | 15 | — | 18 | 7 | 4 | 40 | — | 9 | — | — |
| Friday | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 11 | — | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20 | — | — | 8 |
| Saturday | — | 3 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 10 | — | 20 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 10 | — | 28 | 30 | 6 | 40 | 26 |
| Sunday | 35 | — | — | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 20 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 34 | — | 10 | 18 | 30 | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 20 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 15:00 and 17:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 22:00 and 24:00 (up to 33 cars).
Calculated from 342 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Vyshne-Nemetske (Cars, SK → UA) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Vyshne-Nemetske (Cars, SK → UA)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 15:00 and 17:00. The worst time is Saturday between 22:00 and 24:00.
Data updated: 15.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Bratislava
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 20 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 14.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 14.09.2026 — 20 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 15 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 14.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.09.2026 — 15 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 4 to 22 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.09.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 14.09.2026 — 22 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car 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 8:00 and 15:00 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 Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Vyshne-Nemetske By car
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (9 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (22 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 14 | 64% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 13 | 59% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 9 | 41% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 13 | 59% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 14 | 64% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 19 | 86% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 22 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 15:00 - 17:00 and 18:00 - 20:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 35 up to 211 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vyshne-Nemetske by car?
Wednesday or Tuesday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyshne-Nemetske?
Sunday — peak load (22 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon–Sat), 1-2 hrs (Sun).
Best Time to Cross Vyshne-Nemetske today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Vyshne-Nemetske?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 61 min (~1 hour 1 minute)
based on user experience
Updated 8 hours 5 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Vyshne-Nemetske?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 193 min (~3 hours 13 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 1 day ago
Does the EES system work at Vyshne-Nemetske border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vyshne-Nemetske 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Light traffic 72 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Vyshne-Nemetske: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Vyshne-Nemetske 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 cars at Vyshne-Nemetske 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 Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia 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.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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 Vyshne-Nemetske
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
User Reviews — 1.5/5 (4 reviews)
The dominant pattern is thorough baggage and vehicle searches. Multiple reviewers note that all belongings are unloaded from cars for inspection, taking roughly 20-40 minutes per passenger car. This meticulous customs process appears to be the main bottleneck, drastically reducing throughput for both cars and buses.
Practical tips from the reviews: expect very long waits and plan for 8+ hours, especially if traveling by bus or into Ukraine. Bring food, water, and comfort supplies for children, since bus passengers can be stuck for many hours. Anticipate that every item may be removed from your vehicle for a full search, so pack in a way that makes unloading and repacking easy. Arriving early in the morning does not guarantee a fast crossing. Overall, patience and preparation are essential at this checkpoint.
User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Vyshne-Nemetske, By car
Це якесь знущання над людьми. Їдуть батьки, стоять в черзі вже 8.5 годин. За цей час перевірили тільки 2 автобуси.
Дуже довго!!!!!Занадто!Всі речі виносяться з машин для перевірки.Близько 40хв для одної легкової машини
Стою в автобусі на кордоні Вишне Неменцьке- в сторону перетину кордону в Україну, вже стоїмо 13 годин. Дуже повільне оформлення і догляд валіз. В автобусі сидят жінки з дітьми. Такого безозбразфя і неповаги до людей я ще не бачила
Підкажіть чи у всі дні вивантажують всі речі з авто? 20-25 хвилин на машину Пройшли кордон за 8 годин... Приїхали біля 9 ранку
This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vyshne-Nemetske
Address: Košice Region, Sobrance District, Vyšne Nemecké village.
Phone: +421961754120
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Bratislava take route E58 to Nitra, from Nitra take route E58 to Zvolen, from Zvolen take route E58 to Rimavská Sobota, from Rimavská Sobota take route E58 to Košice, from Košice take route E58 to Michalovce, from Michalovce take route E58 to Vyšné Nemecké and then to the border checkpoint "Vyšné Nemecké".
Nearest checkpoints
- Velke Slemence (and cyclists) – 17.8 km
- Ubla – 28 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
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.
At a glance
- As of 04:21 the wait at Vyshne-Nemetske is 85 min. 35 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 75 min to 96 min.
- Usually at this hour there are 7 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_120 — 8 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.