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Queue at Shehyni — Medyka

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≈5 hr 43 min +16%
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As of 21:09 the wait at Shehyni is ≈5 hr 43 min. 61 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 4 hr 53 min to 6 hr 32 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+2)
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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

Wed · 11.11.202611–17 November 2026

LIVE61 cars (~5 h 43 min)Busier than usual

As of 21:09 there are 61 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~5 h 43 min; usually at this hour: 50 cars (busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 11.11.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 61 cars (~5 h 43 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 19 cars (~1 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 50, 23:00 — 43, 00:00 — 34, 01:00 — 24, 02:00 — 19, 03:00 — 1421:00 — 61 cars · Actual21Predicted · 22:00 — 50 carsNow · 22:00 — 61 cars · Wait time ~5 h 43 min61Now23:00 — 43 cars · Wait time ~1 h 3 min432300:00 — 34 cars · Wait time ~1 h 3 min340001:00 — 24 cars · Wait time ~1 h 2 min240102:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~1 h 0 min190203:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~59 min1403
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 11.11.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 61 cars (~5 h 43 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 19 cars (~1 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 50, 23:00 — 43, 00:00 — 34, 01:00 — 24, 02:00 — 19, 03:00 — 1400:00 — 9 cars · Actual0001:00 — 7 cars · Actual02:00 — 5 cars · Actual03:00 — 4 cars · Actual0304:00 — 2 cars · Actual05:00 — 0 cars · Actual06:00 — 0 cars · Actual0607:00 — 0 cars · Actual08:00 — 0 cars · Actual09:00 — 0 cars · Actual0910:00 — 0 cars · Actual11:00 — 8 cars · Actual12:00 — 17 cars · Actual1213:00 — 25 cars · Actual14:00 — 51 cars · Actual15:00 — 38 cars · Actual1516:00 — 18 cars · Actual17:00 — 45 cars · Actual18:00 — 43 cars · Actual1819:00 — 40 cars · Actual20:00 — 50 cars · Actual21:00 — 61 cars · ActualPredicted · 22:00 — 50 carsNow · 22:00 — 61 cars · Wait time ~5 h 43 min61Now23:00 — 43 cars · Wait time ~1 h 3 min4300:00 — 34 cars · Wait time ~1 h 3 min340001:00 — 24 cars · Wait time ~1 h 2 min2402:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~1 h 0 min1903:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~59 min1403
21:0061 cars
Now61 cars~5 h 43 minPeak load
23:0043 cars~1 h 3 min
00:0034 cars~1 h 3 minRecommended times
01:0024 cars~1 h 2 minRecommended times
02:0019 cars~1 h 0 minShortest queue
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21:0061 cars
Now61 cars~5 h 43 minPeak load
23:0043 cars~1 h 3 min
00:0034 cars~1 h 3 minRecommended times
01:0024 cars~1 h 2 minRecommended times
02:0019 cars~1 h 0 minShortest queue
03:0014 cars~59 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00.

ActualNowPredicted 50Cars

Today (Wed · 11.11.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 61 cars (~5 h 43 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 19 cars (~1 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 50, 23:00 — 43, 00:00 — 34, 01:00 — 24, 02:00 — 19, 03:00 — 14

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Shehyni (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~85 min, busy (peaks at ~5 h 45 min around 00:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~70 min, busy.

Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Thu 12.11 — 60 cars (17:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 15.11 — 5 cars (05:00) · Today (Wed · 11.11.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 61 cars (~5 h 43 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 19 cars (~1 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 50, 23:00 — 43, 00:00 — 34, 01:00 — 24, 02:00 — 19, 03:00 — 14Wed 11.11: 57 cars57Wed 11Thu 12.11: 60 cars60Thu 12Fri 13.11: 46 cars46Fri 13Sat 14.11: 28 cars28Sat 14Sun 15.11: 20 cars20Sun 15Mon 16.11: 57 cars57Mon 16Tue 17.11: 56 cars56Tue 17

Peak load: Thu 12.11 — 60 cars (17:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 15.11 — 5 cars (05:00) · Today (Wed · 11.11.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 61 cars (~5 h 43 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 19 cars (~1 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 50, 23:00 — 43, 00:00 — 34, 01:00 — 24, 02:00 — 19, 03:00 — 14

Peak loadShortest queue
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Wed · 11.11.2026Peak load 20:00 · 57 cars   Shortest queue 05:00 · 9 cars
Wed 11.11: Peak load 20:00 — 57 cars; Shortest queue 05:00 — 9 cars00:00 — 310001:00 — 2502:00 — 2103:00 — 140304:00 — 1105:00 — 9906:00 — 100607:00 — 1808:00 — 2709:00 — 300910:00 — 3211:00 — 3912:00 — 441213:00 — 4614:00 — 4715:00 — 481516:00 — 5117:00 — 5418:00 — 531819:00 — 5420:00 — 575721:00 — 482122:00 — 5023:00 — 43
Thu · 12.11.2026Peak load 17:00 · 60 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 13 cars
Thu 12.11: Peak load 17:00 — 60 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 13 cars00:00 — 340001:00 — 2402:00 — 1903:00 — 140304:00 — 131305:00 — 1306:00 — 150607:00 — 2208:00 — 3309:00 — 390910:00 — 4311:00 — 4912:00 — 541213:00 — 5514:00 — 5515:00 — 541516:00 — 5817:00 — 606018:00 — 581819:00 — 5820:00 — 5721:00 — 522122:00 — 4923:00 — 45
Fri · 13.11.2026Peak load 16:00 · 46 cars   Shortest queue 05:00 · 10 cars
Fri 13.11: Peak load 16:00 — 46 cars; Shortest queue 05:00 — 10 cars00:00 — 350001:00 — 2602:00 — 1903:00 — 140304:00 — 1105:00 — 101006:00 — 110607:00 — 1908:00 — 3109:00 — 370910:00 — 3711:00 — 3812:00 — 401213:00 — 4214:00 — 4515:00 — 451516:00 — 464617:00 — 4518:00 — 421819:00 — 4420:00 — 4421:00 — 372122:00 — 3623:00 — 34
Sat · 14.11.2026Peak load 00:00 · 28 cars   Shortest queue 05:00 · 6 cars
Sat 14.11: Peak load 00:00 — 28 cars; Shortest queue 05:00 — 6 cars00:00 — 28280001:00 — 1902:00 — 1203:00 — 90304:00 — 805:00 — 6606:00 — 70607:00 — 808:00 — 1109:00 — 150910:00 — 1611:00 — 1512:00 — 151213:00 — 1514:00 — 1515:00 — 171516:00 — 1717:00 — 1718:00 — 191819:00 — 2020:00 — 1821:00 — 152122:00 — 1123:00 — 10
Sun · 15.11.2026Peak load 19:00 · 20 cars   Shortest queue 05:00 · 5 cars
Sun 15.11: Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars; Shortest queue 05:00 — 5 cars00:00 — 110001:00 — 1102:00 — 903:00 — 80304:00 — 605:00 — 5506:00 — 60607:00 — 808:00 — 1109:00 — 150910:00 — 1611:00 — 1512:00 — 151213:00 — 1514:00 — 1615:00 — 181516:00 — 1817:00 — 1718:00 — 191819:00 — 202020:00 — 1921:00 — 152122:00 — 1223:00 — 10
Mon · 16.11.2026Peak load 18:00 · 57 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 8 cars
Mon 16.11: Peak load 18:00 — 57 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 8 cars00:00 — 880001:00 — 902:00 — 1303:00 — 130304:00 — 1105:00 — 1106:00 — 140607:00 — 2208:00 — 3309:00 — 380910:00 — 3711:00 — 3912:00 — 421213:00 — 4614:00 — 5115:00 — 491516:00 — 4817:00 — 5418:00 — 57571819:00 — 5720:00 — 5421:00 — 492122:00 — 4723:00 — 44
Tue · 17.11.2026Peak load 17:00 · 56 cars   Shortest queue 05:00 · 10 cars
Tue 17.11: Peak load 17:00 — 56 cars; Shortest queue 05:00 — 10 cars00:00 — 350001:00 — 2702:00 — 2103:00 — 140304:00 — 1105:00 — 101006:00 — 120607:00 — 2108:00 — 3309:00 — 380910:00 — 3811:00 — 4312:00 — 481213:00 — 5014:00 — 5115:00 — 511516:00 — 5317:00 — 565618:00 — 561819:00 — 5520:00 — 5221:00 — 452122:00 — 4423:00 — 41

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

When is the best time to cross at Shehyni — Cars, UA → PL

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

Best time
Monday, 04:00–06:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 16:00–21:00
~116 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 16 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 72 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 50 cars · weekend: 20 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Shehyni (Cars, UA → PL) (cars)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday252563001518151416015613940281572030476
Tuesday28201510200230204657454055554870906310060903830
Wednesday585050254525312345605053609093521307010512680605553
Thursday65756260502335354075110808595708595701008065909390
Friday90—51703343324550557165556565655470634560404060
Saturday68603621301517522530202040451513303023323316210
Sunday2528578000004683151515202015303545206

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 16 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 72 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 04:00 and 06:00.
  • Peak load is on Wednesday between 16:00 and 21:00 (up to 116 cars).

Calculated from 1 904 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Shehyni (Cars, UA → PL) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (16 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Shehyni (Cars, UA → PL)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 04:00 and 06:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 16:00 and 21:00.

Data updated: 11.11.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv

Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Shehyni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 10.11.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Shehyni - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 51 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 10.11.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 10.11.2026 — 51 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 45 to 55 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 10.11.2026 — 45 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 10.11.2026 — 55 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 50 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 10.11.2026 — 30 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 10.11.2026 — 50 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 10.11.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 10.11.2026 — 0 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Shehyni - passenger car 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 8:00 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 Shehyni - passenger car 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 Shehyni By car

Best days: Monday, Sunday (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (67 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon2639%~2.6-3.6 hrs
🟢 Tue3755%~3.6-4.6 hrs
🔴 Wed6090%~5.6-6.6 hrs
🔴 Thu67100%~6.3-7.3 hrs
🟡 Fri4669%~4.4-5.4 hrs
🟡 Sat4364%~4.1-5.1 hrs
🟢 Sun3045%~2.9-3.9 hrs

Peak time: Wednesday 16:00 - 18:00 and 22:00 - 00:00.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Shehyni by car?

Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Shehyni?

Thursday — peak load (67 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon, Sun), 3-5 hrs (Tue), 4-6 hrs (Fri–Sat), 5-7 hrs (Wed), 6-8 hrs (Thu).

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Best Time to Cross Shehyni today

02:00↓69%−69%
01:00↓60%−60%
00:00↓45%−45%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 21:09, at Shehyni checkpoint there are 61 car waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 2 days ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 6 hours 56 minutes ago

Does the EES system work at Shehyni border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Shehyni 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.

Live Cameras

The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Light traffic 65 km/h

1265 h ago

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

Light traffic 65 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
Roadworks
Flag of Poland 12.7 km
Road works
Roadworks. New roadworks layout
Flag of Poland 13.4 km
Road works
Roadworks. New roadworks layout
Flag of Poland 13.6 km
Closure
Closed
Flag of Ukraine 20.7 km
Closure
Closed
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Shehyni: 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 Shehyni 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 Shehyni 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.

Shehyni: what this crossing is

Open 24/7 for cars, buses and pedestrians. Pedestrian crossing is allowed — one of the few points where you can cross on foot. Large trucks are admitted only via the eCherha electronic queue system.

More about this crossing →

By passenger car via Shehyni or id_19?

As of 21:09: Shehyni — 61 cars in the queue (wait ~5 hr 43 min), id_19 — 0 cars (~11 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_19 currently saves about 5 hr 32 min.

By passenger car via Shehyni or id_7?

As of 21:09: Shehyni — 61 cars in the queue (wait ~5 hr 43 min), id_7 — 0 cars (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_7 currently saves about 5 hr 28 min.

By passenger car via Shehyni or id_344?

As of 21:09: Shehyni — 61 cars in the queue (wait ~5 hr 43 min), id_344 — 0 cars (~9 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_344 currently saves about 5 hr 34 min.

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: eQueue (eCherha), Polish Border Guard, KAS (Polish Customs)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 21:09 the wait at Shehyni is ≈5 hr 43 min. 61 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 4 hr 53 min to 6 hr 32 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 50 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_19 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.