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As of 21:55 the wait at Siret is 95 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 83 min to 107 min.

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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

Mon · 14.09.202614–20 September 2026

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 10 buses (~13 h 27 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 buses (~1 h 35 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 7, 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 5, 00:00 — 7, 01:00 — 8, 02:00 — 1020:00 — 3 buses2021:00 — 7 buses · Wait time ~1 h 35 min7Now22:00 — 3 buses · Wait time ~1 h 35 min32223:00 — 5 buses · Wait time ~6 h 39 min52300:00 — 7 buses · Wait time ~9 h 3 min70001:00 — 8 buses · Wait time ~11 h 19 min80102:00 — 10 buses · Wait time ~13 h 27 min1002
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 10 buses (~13 h 27 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 buses (~1 h 35 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 7, 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 5, 00:00 — 7, 01:00 — 8, 02:00 — 1000:00 — 8 buses0001:00 — 30 buses02:00 — 13 buses03:00 — 28 buses0304:00 — 11 buses05:00 — 14 buses06:00 — 5 buses0607:00 — 8 buses08:00 — 9 buses09:00 — 5 buses0910:00 — 3 buses11:00 — 4 buses12:00 — 1 bus1213:00 — 2 buses14:00 — 9 buses15:00 — 8 buses1516:00 — 3 buses17:00 — 5 buses18:00 — 1 bus1819:00 — 4 buses20:00 — 3 buses21:00 — 7 buses · Wait time ~1 h 35 min7Now22:00 — 3 buses · Wait time ~1 h 35 min323:00 — 5 buses · Wait time ~6 h 39 min500:00 — 7 buses · Wait time ~9 h 3 min70001:00 — 8 buses · Wait time ~11 h 19 min802:00 — 10 buses · Wait time ~13 h 27 min10
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Now7 buses~1 h 35 min
22:003 buses~1 h 35 minShortest queue
23:005 buses~6 h 39 minRecommended times
00:007 buses~9 h 3 minRecommended times
01:008 buses~11 h 19 min
02:0010 buses~13 h 27 minPeak load
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Now7 buses~1 h 35 min
22:003 buses~1 h 35 minShortest queue
23:005 buses~6 h 39 minRecommended times
00:007 buses~9 h 3 minRecommended times
01:008 buses~11 h 19 min
02:0010 buses~13 h 27 minPeak load

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 04:00, 05:00, 06:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 22:00, 23:00.

Buses

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 10 buses (~13 h 27 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 buses (~1 h 35 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 7, 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 5, 00:00 — 7, 01:00 — 8, 02:00 — 10

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Siret (buses) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (20:00–21:00): ~4 h 15 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~7 h 15 min, very busy (peaks at ~13 h around 05:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~6 h 45 min, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 06:00).

Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 20.09 — 51 buses (03:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 bus (20:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 10 buses (~13 h 27 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 buses (~1 h 35 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 7, 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 5, 00:00 — 7, 01:00 — 8, 02:00 — 10Mon 14.09: 30 buses30Mon 14Tue 15.09: 26 buses26Tue 15Wed 16.09: 30 buses30Wed 16Thu 17.09: 30 buses30Thu 17Fri 18.09: 31 buses31Fri 18Sat 19.09: 51 buses51Sat 19Sun 20.09: 51 buses51Sun 20

Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 51 buses (03:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 bus (20:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 10 buses (~13 h 27 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 3 buses (~1 h 35 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 7, 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 5, 00:00 — 7, 01:00 — 8, 02:00 — 10

Peak loadShortest queue
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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 01:00 · 30 buses   Shortest queue 12:00 · 1 bus
Mon 14.09: Peak load 01:00 — 30 buses; Shortest queue 12:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 80001:00 — 303002:00 — 1303:00 — 280304:00 — 1105:00 — 1406:00 — 50607:00 — 808:00 — 909:00 — 50910:00 — 311:00 — 412:00 — 111213:00 — 214:00 — 915:00 — 81516:00 — 317:00 — 518:00 — 11819:00 — 420:00 — 321:00 — 72122:00 — 323:00 — 5
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 05:00 · 26 buses   Shortest queue 12:00 · 2 buses
Tue 15.09: Peak load 05:00 — 26 buses; Shortest queue 12:00 — 2 buses00:00 — 70001:00 — 802:00 — 1003:00 — 110304:00 — 2205:00 — 262606:00 — 100607:00 — 1608:00 — 1609:00 — 90910:00 — 611:00 — 912:00 — 221213:00 — 514:00 — 1815:00 — 141516:00 — 617:00 — 1218:00 — 21819:00 — 720:00 — 621:00 — 162122:00 — 823:00 — 15
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 30 buses   Shortest queue 12:00 · 1 bus
Wed 16.09: Peak load 03:00 — 30 buses; Shortest queue 12:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 160001:00 — 2702:00 — 2103:00 — 30300304:00 — 1405:00 — 1606:00 — 60607:00 — 1008:00 — 1009:00 — 70910:00 — 411:00 — 512:00 — 111213:00 — 314:00 — 1115:00 — 81516:00 — 417:00 — 718:00 — 11819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 102122:00 — 523:00 — 9
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 30 buses   Shortest queue 12:00 · 1 bus
Thu 17.09: Peak load 03:00 — 30 buses; Shortest queue 12:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 100001:00 — 1702:00 — 1303:00 — 30300304:00 — 1405:00 — 1606:00 — 60607:00 — 1008:00 — 1109:00 — 40910:00 — 411:00 — 512:00 — 111213:00 — 514:00 — 1515:00 — 101516:00 — 517:00 — 1018:00 — 21819:00 — 620:00 — 521:00 — 72122:00 — 723:00 — 11
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 31 buses   Shortest queue 12:00 · 1 bus
Fri 18.09: Peak load 03:00 — 31 buses; Shortest queue 12:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 140001:00 — 1802:00 — 1803:00 — 31310304:00 — 1405:00 — 1706:00 — 60607:00 — 1008:00 — 1009:00 — 60910:00 — 411:00 — 612:00 — 111213:00 — 314:00 — 1115:00 — 71516:00 — 417:00 — 718:00 — 11819:00 — 420:00 — 421:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 9
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 51 buses   Shortest queue 20:00 · 1 bus
Sat 19.09: Peak load 03:00 — 51 buses; Shortest queue 20:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 100001:00 — 1502:00 — 1303:00 — 51510304:00 — 605:00 — 2206:00 — 130607:00 — 908:00 — 1109:00 — 60910:00 — 2411:00 — 1712:00 — 41213:00 — 114:00 — 515:00 — 141516:00 — 717:00 — 318:00 — 61819:00 — 420:00 — 1121:00 — 12122:00 — 323:00 — 14
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 03:00 · 51 buses   Shortest queue 20:00 · 1 bus
Sun 20.09: Peak load 03:00 — 51 buses; Shortest queue 20:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 80001:00 — 3002:00 — 1303:00 — 51510304:00 — 605:00 — 2206:00 — 130607:00 — 908:00 — 1109:00 — 60910:00 — 2411:00 — 1712:00 — 41213:00 — 114:00 — 515:00 — 141516:00 — 717:00 — 318:00 — 61819:00 — 420:00 — 1121:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 14

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Siret — Buses, RO → UA

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Saturday, 03:00–05:00
~7 buses
Heaviest load
Saturday, 07:00–10:00
~10 buses
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 3 buses
Busiest day
Monday
on average 8 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 6 buses · weekend: 5 buses

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Siret (Buses, RO → UA) (buses)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday5——7——7———————15—————————
Tuesday———————————————————3————
Wednesday—————————1——1———————21———
Thursday——13———————————————————2—
Friday—17215—9—————————2———0————
Saturday—6—87——7135———12—15———2————
Sunday2——2—————————137—5———1——

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 3 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 8 buses in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Saturday between 03:00 and 05:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 07:00 and 10:00 (up to 10 buses).

Calculated from 138 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Siret (Buses, RO → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (3 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Siret (Buses, RO → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Saturday between 03:00 and 05:00. The worst time is Saturday between 07:00 and 10:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Bucharest

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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Siret By bus

Best days: Tuesday–Wednesday (5 buses, ~6.9-7.9 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (10 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🟠 Mon880%~10.9-11.9 hrs
🟢 Tue550%~6.9-7.9 hrs
🟢 Wed550%~6.9-7.9 hrs
🟡 Thu660%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🔴 Fri10100%~13.6-14.6 hrs
🟡 Sat770%~9.6-10.6 hrs
🟡 Sun770%~9.6-10.6 hrs

Peak time: Monday 19:00 - 21:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 1375 up to 1375 min..

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Siret by bus?

Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (5 buses, ~6.9-7.9 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Siret?

Friday — peak load (10 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Tue–Wed), 8-10 hrs (Thu), 9-11 hrs (Sat–Sun), 10-12 hrs (Mon), 13-15 hrs (Fri).

How long did the bus wait at the border?

Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border.

Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history.

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Best Time to Cross Siret today

22:00↓54%−54%
23:00↓31%−31%
00:00↓6%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 21:55, at Siret checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Siret?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 260 min (~4 hours 20 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 14 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day ago

Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret 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.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Siret: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Siret 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 Siret 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.

The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).

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.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

Official sources: Romanian Customs, eQueue (eCherha)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 21:55 the wait at Siret is 95 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 83 min to 107 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 7 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 18:00–20:00.