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How long does it take to cross the border at Vyshne-Nemetske?
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 Vyshne-Nemetske?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 29 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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.
On the other side of the border (Slovakia), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
Best days:
Wednesday-Tuesday (3 buses,
~4-5 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (10 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 5 | 50% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 3 | 30% | ~4-5 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 7 | 70% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 02:00 - 04:00 and 16:00 - 18:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1040 up to 1040 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Vyshne-Nemetske by bus?
Wednesday or Tuesday — shortest queue (3 buses, ~4-5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyshne-Nemetske?
Sunday — peak load (10 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-5 hrs (Wed), 6-8 hrs (Tue), 9-11 hrs (Thu), 10-12 hrs (Fri), 13-15 hrs (Mon, Sat, Sun).
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Košice Region, Sobrance District, Vyšne Nemecké village.
Phone: +421961754120
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
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".
