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Queue at Krakivets — Korchova

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≈4 hr 45 min -39%
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Moderate Queue
24 min ago 6 Weather at checkpoint: -11°C -11°C
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67 km Lviv
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All queues at Ukraine — Poland border

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Current Data

As of 06:07, at Krakivets checkpoint there are 6 buses waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 270 min (~4 hours 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 18 hours 24 minutes ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 1 560 min (~26 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 1 day 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).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Poland — Korchova.

Traffic Status

Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Light traffic 53 km/h

Forecast for next 6 hours

Smart Forecast
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 4 buses
Peak load: 11 buses (~8 h 48 min)
Shortest queue: 4 buses (~3 h 6 min)
Smart learning factor: 2.23x

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

19:00 20:00 22:00

✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

05:00 12:00 09:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

Wait times at Krakivets for buses range from 15 to 645 minutes. Avoid peak hours at 19:00, 20:00, and 22:00. The best times for a faster crossing are 05:00, 12:00, and 09:00.

Next update: today at 10:00.
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.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Krakivets - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 16.01.2026 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 during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 16.01.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 16.01.2026 — 3 buses.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 16.01.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.01.2026 — 4 buses.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 16.01.2026 — 3 buses. The highest point was recorded at 23:00 16.01.2026 — 7 buses.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 16.01.2026 — 3 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 16.01.2026 — 7 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 9:00 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.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Krakivets By bus

Найкращі дні: Tuesday-Wednesday (5 buses, ~3.8-4.8 год).
Уникайте: Sunday (9 buses).

Порівняння черги по днях тижня

День Buses Навантаження Час очікування
🟡 Пн667%~4.5-5.5 год
🟢 Вт556%~3.8-4.8 год
🟡 Ср667%~4.5-5.5 год
🟠 Чт778%~5.3-6.3 год
🟠 Пт889%~6-7 год
🔴 Сб9100%~6.8-7.8 год
🔴 Нд9100%~6.8-7.8 год

Піковий час: Saturday 23:00 - 01:00 та 00:00 - 02:00.

Středný čas očekávání: from 180 up to 1800 min..

На основі даних, найкращий час для перетину кордону — Tuesday або Wednesday, коли черга найменша.

Часті питання

Який день найкращий для перетину Krakivets by bus?

Tuesday або Wednesday — найменша черга (5 buses, ~3.8-4.8 год очікування).

Коли уникати перетину на Krakivets?

Sunday — пікове навантаження (9 buses).

Скільки часу чекати у черзі в середньому?

Depends on the day: 3-5 год (Вт), 4-6 год (Пн, Ср), 5-7 год (Чт), 6-7 год (Пт), 6-8 год (Сб, Нд).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Green Card Insurance: Activation Time

CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing

Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:

When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.

This rule applies to all types of purchase:

  • Online purchase (active tomorrow)
  • Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
  • Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)

What to do?

  • Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
  • Use your existing policy (if not expired)
  • NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.

Buy Green Card online:

Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old

IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60

Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:

One of these documents is MANDATORY:

  • Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
  • VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
  • Booking Certificate (from TCC)
  • Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
  • Entry/Exit denied
  • Return to Ukraine
  • Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
Military IDMilitary commissariat (1-2 weeks)
VLK CertificateMilitary commissariat (1-3 days)
Booking CertificateTCC of your region (1-5 days)
Exit Permit from TCCTCC of your region (2-7 days)

Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.

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

Vehicle Technical Requirements

Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:

Lighting (CRITICAL)
  • Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
  • High beam works
  • Brake lights illuminate
  • Reverse lights work
  • Parking lights work
Brakes & Steering
  • Brakes respond instantly
  • Turn signals work (left and right)
  • Horn works
  • Steering wheel turns easily
Visibility
  • Windshield wipers work
  • All three mirrors in place
  • No cracks longer than 30 cm
Tires (IMPORTANT)
  • Tread minimum 1.6 mm
  • November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
  • No bulges or damage
Equipment (EU law)
  • Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
  • 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.

Customs Rules: What You Can Transport

ALLOWED (with limits)

Alcohol (for adults 18+)
  • Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
  • Up to 2 liters of wine
  • Up to 4 liters of beer
  • Or proportional combination

Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits

Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
  • 200 cigarettes
  • 100 cigarillos
  • 50 cigars
  • 250g tobacco

Package must be sealed!

Food products
  • Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
  • Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
  • Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
  • Honey, jam: no limits

Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!

Cash
  • Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
  • Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
  • Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
  • Cosmetics (for personal use)
  • Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
  • Medicine (with prescription)

PROHIBITED

Weapons & Ammunition
  • ANY weapon (even non-functional)
  • Ammunition
  • Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
  • ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
  • Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
  • Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
  • Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
  • RAW meat
  • Unpasteurized milk
  • Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.

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: Data not found;
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:

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Krakivets

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User Reviews

Krakivets checkpoint experiences severe congestion and lengthy wait times that dominate user sentiment. The vast majority of reviews (27 out of 30) rate the checkpoint 1 out of 5 stars, with travelers reporting waits of 12-16 hours or more. Multiple reviews describe wait times exceeding 14-15 hours just for the Ukrainian side alone, with additional hours needed at the Polish border. A critical pattern emerges: each bus undergoes inspection lasting 3-4 hours, causing bottlenecks. Passengers frequently mention being forced out of buses with luggage onto the tarmac during inspections, enduring outdoor waits with inadequate facilities. Complaints highlight the absence of toilets, poor conditions for elderly travelers and children, and a sense of disrespect toward waiting passengers. Positively, a few reviews (3 out of 30) note faster passages averaging 30 minutes to 2 hours, suggesting occasional operational efficiency. The veterinary service operates 24/7, which one reviewer appreciated. Tips from successful crossings: travel during off-peak periods when queue lengths are minimal, and prepare for extended waits with necessities. The checkpoint's infrastructure appears overwhelmed during peak travel seasons, particularly in late December.
⭐ 1.4/5 30 reviews

User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Krakivets, By bus

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Krakivets

Address: Ukraine, 81070, Lviv region, Yavorivsky district, village Krakovets, str. Verbytskogo, 54.

Phone: (032) 297 46 56, (032) 298 71 83, (03259) 77310

GPS Coordinates: 49.954611, 23.116259 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.

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News

Filtered News

21 Oct

EES Implementation Plan in Poland (Embassy of Ukraine in Poland)

21 Oct

At the Krakovets checkpoint, traffic may slow down when entering the Republic of Poland due to the launch of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). (DPSU)

20 Oct

'Ustyluh - Zosin': possible traffic complications at the checkpoint (DPSU)

View these news

Emergency Contacts & Support

Ukraine Emergency Services
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Poland
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!

Useful Information for Border Crossing

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Last updated: 17 Jan 2026, 06:07 EET
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