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How long does it take to cross the border at Rakovets?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 40 days ago
Does the EES system work at Rakovets border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Rakovets 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.
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Rakovets - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Rakovets - 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 (5 cars,
~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (5 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 5 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Rakovets by car?
Monday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Rakovets?
Monday — peak load (5 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
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: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Romania, Border Crossing Rakovets
GPS Coordinates: 48.099265, 26.28071 Show on map
Rakovets border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Ukraine.
