16°C
How long does it take to cross the border at Tisabec?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 59 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
34.2 km
35.3 km
36 km
40.6 km
40.6 km
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Tisabec 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 Tisabec 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 (Hungary), 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.
During the period 31.05.2026 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 08:00 31.05.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 31.05.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 31.05.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 31.05.2026 — 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 20:00 31.05.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 31.05.2026 — 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 01:00 31.05.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 31.05.2026 — 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 1:00 and 4:00 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: Monday 17:00 - 19:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 6 up to 6 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).
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: 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".
