Queue at Krakivets — Korchova (bus)
bus
≈21 hr 15 min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
17°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
6 buses
Peak load:
12 buses (~8 h 57 min)
Shortest queue:
5 buses (~4 h 4 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
04:00
05:00
14:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
12:00
15:00
16:00
Forecast for Krakivets (buses) — generated at 00:00, covering today.
• Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~600 min, very busy.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~400 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~340 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~385 min, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~465 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~600 min, very busy.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~400 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~340 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~385 min, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~465 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Fastest Carriers
Based on actual crossing times, last 90 days
How long did the bus wait at the border?
Scheduled buses through this crossing
Next 6 hours · 06:00–12:00
23
🇪🇺 to the EU
31
🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Lighter than usual · 23 buses vs ~38 usual · 28 in queue now
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
to the EU
to Ukraine
Per day: 150 / 150 in each direction
Per day: 150 / 150 in each direction
By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry.
How did you like this checkpoint?
1.6 · 89 review
Best time to cross Krakivets today
08:00↓99%−99%
10:00↓99%−99%
11:00↓99%−99%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Krakivets
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Krakivets?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 103 min (~1 hour 43 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 22 hours 18 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Krakivets?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 3 hours 32 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Krakivets border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krakivets 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).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Heavy traffic 100 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Heavy traffic
100 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
3 km
3 km
Closure
3 km
3 km
Closure
3.3 km
3.3 km
Closure
3.3 km
3.3 km
Closure
4.5 km
4.5 km
Krakivets: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Krakivets 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 Krakivets 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 Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland 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 Krakivets - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 18.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krakivets - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 32. The lowest point was observed at 11:00 18.07.2026 — 3 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 18.07.2026 — 32 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 46. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 18.07.2026 — 24 buses. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 18.07.2026 — 46 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 22:00 18.07.2026 — 34 buses. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 18.07.2026 — 44 buses.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 18.07.2026 — 23 buses. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 18.07.2026 — 40 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Krakivets - bus 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 5:00 and 11:00 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 Krakivets - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Our Data
21h 15min
(28 cars)
Official Data
21h 15min
(28 cars)
Data matches
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Krakivets By bus
Best days:
Tuesday-Monday (9 buses,
~6.8-7.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (13 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 9 | 69% | ~6.8-7.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 9 | 69% | ~6.8-7.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 11 | 85% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 12 | 92% | ~9-10 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 12 | 92% | ~9-10 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 13 | 100% | ~9.8-10.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 11 | 85% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 03:00 - 05:00 and 04:00 - 06:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 45 up to 1800 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Krakivets by bus?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (9 buses, ~6.8-7.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Krakivets?
Saturday — peak load (13 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Mon, Tue), 8-10 hrs (Wed, Sun), 9-10 hrs (Thu, Fri), 9-11 hrs (Sat).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
For bus passengers
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
Personal documents:
- Valid biometric passport
Proof of travel:
- Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)
Mandatory:
- Medical insurance policy valid in the EU
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Krakivets
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not available
International Road_transport Control: Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 1.5/5 (30 reviews)
User sentiment for the Krakivets checkpoint is overwhelmingly negative, with 24 of 30 reviews rating just 1 out of 5. The dominant complaint is extreme wait times: travelers repeatedly report standing 12 to 16 hours to clear the Ukrainian side alone, with some describing total journeys of 34 hours. One reviewer waited 9 hours only to advance four buses; another queued behind 48 buses. Many call it the worst crossing of their lives and describe the experience as torment, especially for the elderly, children, and mothers traveling with small kids. A recurring frustration is slow bus inspections, with each bus reportedly checked for 3 to 4 hours, and complaints that some buses seem to skip the queue. Practical patterns and tips emerge from the reviews. Buses are often sent to the inspection pit while passengers must carry all their luggage to the pedestrian passport-control scanner and wait outside. Toilet access is inconsistent — one traveler found an open toilet on a bus, others found none before the border. A few brighter notes exist: one passenger cleared the Ukrainian side in about 30 minutes, and the veterinary service at Krakivets reportedly works around the clock. One low rating targeted a specific bus carrier over a non-refundable ticket and poor treatment rather than the crossing itself. Overall, plan for long delays, bring water, food, and toilet supplies, and expect luggage handling on foot.
⭐ 1.5/5
30 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Krakivets, By bus
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Хочу попередити інших пасажирів про цього перевізника. Ставлення до пасажирів виявилося непрофесійним і байдужим. Пасажира попередили про затримку на одну хвилину, але перевізник не спробував зв’язатися, не проявив розуміння і просто поїхав. Така поведінка не відповідає стандартам сервісу. У більшості перевізників існує можливість повернення квитка навіть у день відправлення. Тут же квиток виявився 100% неповертаємим, навіть якщо його було куплено в день поїздки. Пасажира ставлять перед фактом, що повернення неможливе, що виглядає непрозоро та несправедливо. Поведінка перевізника демонструє відсутність поваги та людяності. Особливо прикро, що така байдужість стосується і військових, які щодня ризикують життям. Сподіваюся, цей відгук допоможе іншим пасажирам уникнути подібного досвіду.
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21.06. Дуже погано пропускають, таке враження що всі тут працюють за кару. Автобус приїхав в 2ій ночі в вже 14.00 а ми ще стоїмо. Жарко+30 , нащо перевізники привозять людей, як добре знают , що він завжди перегружений.
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Ветеринар на Краківці працює цілодобово.
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Всі автобуси кидають на яму, тому з всіма речима на паспортний контроль і на вулиці чекати на автобус. Пройшли +- за 1 год
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Українці майже кожен автобус вигружає пасажирів з речами на сканер, а сам автобус - на яму
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Krakivets
Address: Ukraine, 81070, Lviv region, Yavorivsky district, village Krakovets, str. Verbytskogo, 54. (Україна, 81070, Львівська обл., Яворський р-н, смт. Краківець, вул. Вербицького, 54.)
Phone: (032) 297 46 56, (032) 298 71 83, (03259) 77310
GPS Coordinates: 49.95554, 23.11146 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kiev on the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr on the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne on the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv on the M10 highway to Yavoriv, from Yavoriv on the M10 highway to Krakovets, from Krakovets on the M10 highway to the Krakovets checkpoint.
Nearest checkpoints
- Hrushiv – 19.6 km
- Shehyni – 20.1 km
- Nyzhankovychi – 35.9 km
- Rava-Ruska – 49.1 km
- Smilnytsia – 60.4 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!