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As of 16:20 the wait at Krasnoilsk is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.

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Queue at Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus (bus)

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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

LIVE1 bus (~2 h 15 min)Much busier than usual

As of 16:20 there are 1 bus in the queue, estimated wait ~2 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 0 buses (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 1 bus (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 0, 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 015:00 — 1 bus · Actual15Predicted · 16:00 — 0 busesNow · 16:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now17:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~2 h 15 min01718:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min01819:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min01920:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min02021:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min02122:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min2223:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min23
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 1 bus (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 0, 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 000:00 — 0 buses · Actual0001:00 — 0 buses · Actual02:00 — 0 buses · Actual03:00 — 0 buses · Actual0304:00 — 0 buses · Actual05:00 — 0 buses · Actual06:00 — 0 buses · Actual0607:00 — 0 buses · Actual08:00 — 0 buses · Actual09:00 — 0 buses · Actual0910:00 — 1 bus · Actual11:00 — 1 bus · Actual12:00 — 1 bus · Actual1213:00 — 1 bus · Actual14:00 — 1 bus · Actual15:00 — 1 bus · ActualPredicted · 16:00 — 0 busesNow · 16:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now17:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~2 h 15 min018:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min01819:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min020:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min021:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min02122:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min23:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min
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Now1 bus~2 h 15 minPeak load
17:000 buses~2 h 15 min
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Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00.

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Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 1 bus (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 0, 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Krasnoilsk (buses) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~135 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, light traffic (peaks at ~135 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 18:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 20.09 — 18 buses (06:00) · Shortest queue: Wed 16.09 — 0 buses (01:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 1 bus (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 0, 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0Mon 14.09: 10 buses10Mon 14Tue 15.09: 16 buses16Tue 15Wed 16.09: 10 buses10Wed 16Thu 17.09: 10 buses10Thu 17Fri 18.09: 10 buses10Fri 18Sat 19.09: 18 buses18Sat 19Sun 20.09: 18 buses18Sun 20

Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 18 buses (06:00) · Shortest queue: Wed 16.09 — 0 buses (01:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 1 bus (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 0, 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 buses
Mon 14.09: Peak load 06:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 10100607:00 — 808:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 16 buses   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 buses
Tue 15.09: Peak load 06:00 — 16 buses; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 16160607:00 — 1308:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 buses
Wed 16.09: Peak load 06:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 50001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 10100607:00 — 808:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 buses
Thu 17.09: Peak load 06:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 10100607:00 — 808:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 buses
Fri 18.09: Peak load 06:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 60001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 10100607:00 — 908:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 017:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 18 buses   Shortest queue 01:00 · 0 buses
Sat 19.09: Peak load 06:00 — 18 buses; Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 0002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 18180607:00 — 908:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 117:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 18 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 buses
Sun 20.09: Peak load 06:00 — 18 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 18180607:00 — 908:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 01213:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 01516:00 — 117:00 — 018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 02122:00 — 023:00 — 0

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

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

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

Best time
Monday, 00:00–04:00
~0 buses
Heaviest load
Sunday, 20:00–24:00
~0 buses
Quietest day
Monday
on average 0 buses
Busiest day
Monday
on average 0 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 buses · weekend: 0 buses

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Krasnoilsk (Buses, UA → RO) (buses)
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Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 0 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 0 buses in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 20:00 and 24:00 (up to 0 buses).

Calculated from 5 686 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (0 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Sunday between 20:00 and 24:00.

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

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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 Krasnoilsk - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krasnoilsk - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 0 buses.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Krasnoilsk - 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 :00 and 1:00 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 Krasnoilsk - 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
2h 15min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 16:20
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 16:52
Difference: +2h

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Krasnoilsk By bus

Best days: Thursday–Friday (3 buses, ~6.3-7.3 hrs).
Avoid: Wednesday (5 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🟠 Mon480%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🟠 Tue480%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🔴 Wed5100%~10.3-11.3 hrs
🟡 Thu360%~6.3-7.3 hrs
🟠 Fri480%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🟠 Sat480%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🔴 Sun5100%~10.3-11.3 hrs

Peak time: Monday 14:00 - 16:00 and 18:00 - 20:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 135 up to 1440 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Krasnoilsk by bus?

Thursday or Friday — shortest queue (3 buses, ~6.3-7.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Krasnoilsk?

Wednesday — peak load (5 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

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

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.

Scheduled buses through this crossing
Next 6 hours · 16:00–22:00
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🇪🇺 to the EU
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🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Queue likely to build · 2 buses vs ~1 usual · 1 in queue now
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18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
to the EU to Ukraine
Per day: 3 / 3 in each direction
By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry.
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Best Time to Cross Krasnoilsk today

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19:00↓100%−100%
20:00↓100%−100%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Krasnoilsk

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Here: 1 bus
Comparison based on current data — may change

Current Data

As of 16:20, at Krasnoilsk checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 480 min (~8 hours)

based on user experience

Updated 5 days ago

Does the EES system work at Krasnoilsk border crossing?

EES Inactive

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

Krasnoilsk: what this crossing is

Krasnoilsk, Chernivtsi region (Ukraine) — Vicovu de Sus (Romania). About 70 km (~1 hr) from Chernivtsi; roughly 8 km from Suceava on the Romanian side. Working hours: 24/7.

More about this crossing →

Krasnoilsk or id_251?

As of 16:20: Krasnoilsk — 1 vehicles in the queue (wait ~2 hr 15 min), id_251 — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_251 currently saves about 2 hr.

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 DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, 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 Border Police, Romanian Customs

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 16:20 the wait at Krasnoilsk is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 0 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_251 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.