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As of 21:01 the wait at Shehyni is ≈5 hr 2 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Shehyni — Medyka (bus)

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≈5 hr 2 min
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Quieter than usual
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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

Sat · 12.09.202612–18 September 2026

LIVE4 buses (~5 h 2 min)Much quieter than usual
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 7 buses (~6 h 30 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 4 buses (~5 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 6, 23:00 — 7, 00:00 — 6, 01:00 — 6, 02:00 — 620:00 — 4 buses · Actual20Predicted · 21:00 — 10 busesNow · 21:00 — 4 buses · Wait time ~5 h 2 min4Now22:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min62223:00 — 7 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min72300:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min60001:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min60102:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min602
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 7 buses (~6 h 30 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 4 buses (~5 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 6, 23:00 — 7, 00:00 — 6, 01:00 — 6, 02:00 — 600:00 — 7 buses · Actual0001:00 — 7 buses · Actual02:00 — 5 buses · Actual03:00 — 4 buses · Actual0304:00 — 4 buses · Actual05:00 — 3 buses · Actual06:00 — 3 buses · Actual0607:00 — 2 buses · Actual08:00 — 2 buses · Actual09:00 — 4 buses · Actual0910:00 — 6 buses · Actual11:00 — 7 buses · Actual12:00 — 6 buses · Actual1213:00 — 8 buses · Actual14:00 — 8 buses · Actual15:00 — 8 buses · Actual1516:00 — 6 buses · Actual17:00 — 7 buses · Actual18:00 — 5 buses · Actual1819:00 — 6 buses · Actual20:00 — 4 buses · ActualPredicted · 21:00 — 10 busesNow · 21:00 — 4 buses · Wait time ~5 h 2 min4Now22:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min623:00 — 7 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min700:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min60001:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min602:00 — 6 buses · Wait time ~6 h 30 min6
20:004 buses
Now4 buses~5 h 2 minShortest queue
22:006 buses~6 h 30 min
23:007 buses~6 h 30 minPeak load
00:006 buses~6 h 30 minBetter to avoid
01:006 buses~6 h 30 minBetter to avoid
02:006 buses~6 h 30 minBetter to avoid
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Now4 buses~5 h 2 minShortest queue
22:006 buses~6 h 30 min
23:007 buses~6 h 30 minPeak load
00:006 buses~6 h 30 minBetter to avoid
01:006 buses~6 h 30 minBetter to avoid
02:006 buses~6 h 30 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 01:00, 02:00, 21:00.

ActualNowPredicted 10Buses

Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 7 buses (~6 h 30 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 4 buses (~5 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 6, 23:00 — 7, 00:00 — 6, 01:00 — 6, 02:00 — 6

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

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

• This evening (20:00–21:00): ~6 h 30 min, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~6 h 30 min, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~3 h 30 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: Wed 16.09 — 26 buses (00:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 18.09 — 4 buses (15:00) · Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 7 buses (~6 h 30 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 4 buses (~5 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 6, 23:00 — 7, 00:00 — 6, 01:00 — 6, 02:00 — 6Sat 12.09: 21 buses21Sat 12Sun 13.09: 21 buses21Sun 13Mon 14.09: 11 buses11Mon 14Tue 15.09: 20 buses20Tue 15Wed 16.09: 26 buses26Wed 16Thu 17.09: 16 buses16Thu 17Fri 18.09: 22 buses22Fri 18

Peak load: Wed 16.09 — 26 buses (00:00) · Shortest queue: Fri 18.09 — 4 buses (15:00) · Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 23:00 — 7 buses (~6 h 30 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 4 buses (~5 h 2 min) · Next hours: 21:00 — 10, 22:00 — 6, 23:00 — 7, 00:00 — 6, 01:00 — 6, 02:00 — 6

Peak loadShortest queue
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Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 21 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 4 buses
Sat 12.09: Peak load 06:00 — 21 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 4 buses00:00 — 170001:00 — 1202:00 — 903:00 — 90304:00 — 705:00 — 806:00 — 21210607:00 — 1708:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 71213:00 — 614:00 — 615:00 — 71516:00 — 1117:00 — 4418:00 — 91819:00 — 1220:00 — 821:00 — 102122:00 — 623:00 — 7
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 21 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 4 buses
Sun 13.09: Peak load 06:00 — 21 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 4 buses00:00 — 60001:00 — 602:00 — 603:00 — 60304:00 — 705:00 — 806:00 — 21210607:00 — 1808:00 — 609:00 — 60910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 71213:00 — 614:00 — 615:00 — 71516:00 — 1117:00 — 4418:00 — 91819:00 — 1220:00 — 721:00 — 102122:00 — 1223:00 — 6
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 01:00 · 11 buses   Shortest queue 07:00 · 4 buses
Mon 14.09: Peak load 01:00 — 11 buses; Shortest queue 07:00 — 4 buses00:00 — 80001:00 — 111102:00 — 803:00 — 80304:00 — 505:00 — 806:00 — 100607:00 — 4408:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 412:00 — 71213:00 — 914:00 — 515:00 — 51516:00 — 1017:00 — 1118:00 — 81819:00 — 920:00 — 921:00 — 52122:00 — 823:00 — 5
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 20 buses   Shortest queue 07:00 · 7 buses
Tue 15.09: Peak load 17:00 — 20 buses; Shortest queue 07:00 — 7 buses00:00 — 160001:00 — 1102:00 — 803:00 — 140304:00 — 905:00 — 1306:00 — 170607:00 — 7708:00 — 1109:00 — 90910:00 — 911:00 — 712:00 — 131213:00 — 1514:00 — 915:00 — 91516:00 — 1717:00 — 202018:00 — 141819:00 — 1620:00 — 1621:00 — 92122:00 — 1323:00 — 9
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 26 buses   Shortest queue 07:00 · 4 buses
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 26 buses; Shortest queue 07:00 — 4 buses00:00 — 26260001:00 — 1902:00 — 1303:00 — 80304:00 — 605:00 — 806:00 — 100607:00 — 4408:00 — 709:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 412:00 — 81213:00 — 914:00 — 515:00 — 51516:00 — 1117:00 — 1218:00 — 81819:00 — 1020:00 — 1021:00 — 62122:00 — 823:00 — 5
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 20:00 · 16 buses   Shortest queue 07:00 · 4 buses
Thu 17.09: Peak load 20:00 — 16 buses; Shortest queue 07:00 — 4 buses00:00 — 160001:00 — 1202:00 — 803:00 — 80304:00 — 605:00 — 806:00 — 100607:00 — 4408:00 — 709:00 — 60910:00 — 611:00 — 412:00 — 81213:00 — 1214:00 — 715:00 — 51516:00 — 1417:00 — 1118:00 — 121819:00 — 1420:00 — 161621:00 — 72122:00 — 1223:00 — 7
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 22 buses   Shortest queue 15:00 · 4 buses
Fri 18.09: Peak load 00:00 — 22 buses; Shortest queue 15:00 — 4 buses00:00 — 22220001:00 — 1602:00 — 1103:00 — 90304:00 — 605:00 — 906:00 — 110607:00 — 408:00 — 709:00 — 60910:00 — 611:00 — 412:00 — 81213:00 — 914:00 — 615:00 — 441516:00 — 1117:00 — 818:00 — 91819:00 — 1020:00 — 1221:00 — 52122:00 — 923:00 — 6

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

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

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

Best time
Monday, 08:00–12:00
~2 buses
Heaviest load
Saturday, 17:00–20:00
~9 buses
Quietest day
Monday
on average 4 buses
Busiest day
Wednesday
on average 6 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Shehyni (Buses, UA → PL) (buses)
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Monday555432——2222233455556677
Tuesday777543——3344333356776688
Wednesday666554——4444445687687689
Thursday887766——2333444466588888
Friday777654——4443444446667778
Saturday776543——2222446689988788
Sunday666554—142323324344555466

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 4 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Wednesday: on average 6 buses in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 08:00 and 12:00.
  • Peak load is on Saturday between 17:00 and 20:00 (up to 9 buses).

Calculated from 5 823 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (4 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 08:00 and 12:00. The worst time is Saturday between 17:00 and 20:00.

Data updated: 12.09.2026 · 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 Shehyni - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Shehyni - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 4 buses. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 4 buses.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 6 buses. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 11.09.2026 — 6 buses.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 6 to 9 buses. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 6 buses. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 11.09.2026 — 9 buses.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 4 buses. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 11.09.2026 — 3 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 4 buses.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Shehyni - 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 2:00 and 12:00 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 - 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
5h 2min
(4 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 21:01
Official Data
5h 2min
(4 cars)
Source: ДПСУ України
Updated: 21:34
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Shehyni By bus

Best days: Monday, Friday (6 buses, ~7.4-8.4 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (8 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🟠 Mon675%~7.4-8.4 hrs
🟠 Tue675%~7.4-8.4 hrs
🟠 Wed788%~8.6-9.6 hrs
🟠 Thu788%~8.6-9.6 hrs
🟠 Fri675%~7.4-8.4 hrs
🔴 Sat8100%~9.8-10.8 hrs
🟠 Sun788%~8.6-9.6 hrs

Peak time: Saturday 03:00 - 05:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Shehyni by bus?

Friday or Monday — shortest queue (6 buses, ~7.4-8.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Shehyni?

Saturday 03:00-05:00 and 15:00-17:00 — peak load (8 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 7-9 hrs (Mon–Tue, Fri), 8-10 hrs (Wed–Thu, Sun), 9-11 hrs (Sat).

Fastest Carriers

Based on actual crossing times, last 90 days

AUTOLUX
34min avg. time
3 crossings
Ecolines
90min avg. time
7 crossings

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 · 21:00–03:00
26
🇪🇺 to the EU
26
🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Around the usual load · 26 buses vs ~22 usual · 4 in queue now
21:00
22:00
23:00
00:00
01:00
02:00
to the EU to Ukraine
Per day: 88 / 88 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 Shehyni today

21:00less queue
02:00less queue
01:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Shehyni

35Krakivets21 km+31 buses
Here: 4 buses

Current Data

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 6 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

Last updated: Updated 2 days 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.
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Live Cameras

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

Moderate traffic 20 km/h

37 min ago

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

Moderate traffic 20 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
Flag of Poland 13.4 km
Road works
Flag of Poland 13.6 km
Closure
Flag of Poland 14.5 km
Closure
Flag of Poland 14.7 km
Closure
Flag of Poland 15.1 km
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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 buses 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.

Official sources

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

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.

Data sources

  • DPSU — official data of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
  • eCherha — the electronic queue for trucks and buses
  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

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.

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Last updated:
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: ДПСУ, Straż Graniczna