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How long is the wait in the border queue at Tisabec?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 50 min (~50 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 57 days ago
Does the EES system work at Tisabec border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Tisabec 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).
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 02.03.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Tisabec - passenger car 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 02.03.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 02.03.2026 — 3 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Tisabec - 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 :00 and 10:00 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 Tisabec - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Monday-Tuesday (1 cars,
~0.1-1.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (10 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 1 | 10% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 9 | 90% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 9 | 90% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 10 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 10 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 10 | 100% | ~1-2 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 54 up to 54 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Tisabec by car?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (1 cars, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Tisabec?
Saturday — peak load (10 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed), 1-2 hrs (Fri, Sat, Sun).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
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: Hungary: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Tiszabecs, Határátkelő, 4951.
Phone: 06-44/378-166, +36 (44) 578-500
Email: tiszabecs_hk@nav.gov.hu
GPS Coordinates: 48.093582, 22.835029 Show on map
By car:
from Budapest take route M3 to Nyíregyháza, from Nyíregyháza take route M3 to Ór, from Ór take road 49 to Győrtelek, from Győrtelek take road 491 to Tiszabecs and then to the border checkpoint "Tiszabecs".
