Queue at Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod (bus)
bus
95
min
Wait time
Quieter than usual
31°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Quieter than usual
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
2 buses
Peak load:
6 buses (~8 h 23 min)
Shortest queue:
1 bus (~1 h 51 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.31x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
00:00
01:00
02:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
16:00
17:00
18:00
Forecast for Vyshne-Nemetske (buses) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~160 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~160 min, busy (peaks at ~3 h 45 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~7 h, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 02:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h 45 min, busy (peaks at ~6 h 15 min around 07:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~160 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~160 min, busy (peaks at ~3 h 45 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~7 h, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 02:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h 45 min, busy (peaks at ~6 h 15 min around 07:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
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Best time to cross Vyshne-Nemetske today
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17:00↓97%−97%
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Current Data
As of 13:55, at Vyshne-Nemetske checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Vyshne-Nemetske?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 254 min (~4 hours 14 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 31 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Vyshne-Nemetske?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 420 min (~7 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 5 days 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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 buses 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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vyshne-Nemetske - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vyshne-Nemetske - bus 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 during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 30.08.2026 — 7 buses. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 30.08.2026 — 7 buses.
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 Vyshne-Nemetske - 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 Vyshne-Nemetske By bus
Best days:
Wednesday-Thursday (4 buses,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (10 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 5 | 50% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 4 | 40% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 5 | 50% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 7 | 70% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 6 | 60% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 04:00 - 06:00 and 22:00 - 00:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 480 up to 2400 min..
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 Vyshne-Nemetske by bus?
Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyshne-Nemetske?
Monday 04:00-06:00 and 22:00-00:00 — peak load (10 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Wed), 6-8 hrs (Tue, Thu), 8-9 hrs (Sat), 9-11 hrs (Fri), 10-12 hrs (Sun), 13-15 hrs (Mon).
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)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- 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
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- 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!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Vyshne-Nemetske
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 1.0/5 (1 reviews)
Feedback for Vyshne-Nemetske is currently limited to a single review, and it is strongly negative: a 1/5 rating left on 22 August 2026 at around 13:10. The traveller described the crossing as "extremely slow" and reported personally standing in the queue for 9 hours, with 14 buses counted waiting ahead in the line. The tone is one of clear frustration, with no positive aspects of the crossing mentioned at all — no praise for staff, facilities, or processing organisation.
The dominant theme is wait time. A 9-hour queue is far beyond what most travellers plan for, and the mention of 14 buses suggests the delay was driven by heavy bus traffic and slow per-vehicle processing rather than a one-off incident. The report was filed in the early afternoon, so the backlog had likely been building since the morning hours.
Practical tips based on this experience: budget for delays of up to 9-10 hours if you arrive when bus traffic is heavy, and check live queue counts before setting out. Travelling by car rather than bus, or crossing at night or in the very early morning when coach traffic is lighter, may reduce the wait. Bring water, food, and phone power for a long stop. With only one review available, this reflects a single traveller's experience and not a verified long-term pattern.
The dominant theme is wait time. A 9-hour queue is far beyond what most travellers plan for, and the mention of 14 buses suggests the delay was driven by heavy bus traffic and slow per-vehicle processing rather than a one-off incident. The report was filed in the early afternoon, so the backlog had likely been building since the morning hours.
Practical tips based on this experience: budget for delays of up to 9-10 hours if you arrive when bus traffic is heavy, and check live queue counts before setting out. Travelling by car rather than bus, or crossing at night or in the very early morning when coach traffic is lighter, may reduce the wait. Bring water, food, and phone power for a long stop. With only one review available, this reflects a single traveller's experience and not a verified long-term pattern.
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Reviews about the checkpoint Vyshne-Nemetske, By bus
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Стоїмо на кордоні вже з 01.00 ночі Автобус Flix Bus Їжджу вже 10 років це перший раз що так довго стоїмо Це просто неповага до людей Не раджу на цей кордон їхати
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Надзвичайно повільно працюють стоїмо в черзі 9годин 14автобусів в черзі(
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автобус стоит уже с пяти утра ,в переди было семь машин (в сторону Украины)словаки держат сейчас 12.20
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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
Hungary Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha
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