Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
How long does it take to cross the border at Brichen?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 23 days ago
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.
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Brichen 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 Brichen 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 (Moldova), 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.
Best days:
Monday (1 cars,
~0.1-1.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (1 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 1 | 100% | ~0.1-1.1 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 Brichen by car?
Monday — shortest queue (1 cars, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Brichen?
Monday — peak load (1 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
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: Moldova: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Brichen
GPS Coordinates: 48.378565, 27.04595 Show on map
Brichen border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Ukraine.
