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Queue at Luzhanka (cargo transport)

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As of 11:15 the wait at Luzhanka is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

For trucks at Ukrainian crossings the wait time is the estimated time until you are called from the electronic queue (eCherha), not time spent standing in a physical line.

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Forecast for next 6 hours

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.

Fri · 30.10.2026

LIVE1 truck (~2 h 15 min)As usual

As of 11:15 there are 1 truck in the queue, estimated wait ~2 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 1 truck (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Fri · 30.10.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 208 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 5 trucks (~10 h 39 min) · Next hours: 13:00 — 148, 14:00 — 208, 15:00 — 166, 16:00 — 81, 17:00 — 22, 18:00 — 5Predicted · 23:00 — 1 truckNow · 23:00 — 1 truck · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1Now13:00 — 148 trucks · Wait time ~2 h 15 min1481314:00 — 208 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min2081415:00 — 166 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1661516:00 — 81 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min811617:00 — 22 trucks · Wait time ~43 h 51 min221718:00 — 5 trucks · Wait time ~10 h 39 min518
Now1 truck~2 h 15 minBetter to avoid
13:00148 trucks~2 h 15 min
14:00208 trucks~72 h 0 minPeak load
15:00166 trucks~72 h 0 min
16:0081 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
17:0022 trucks~43 h 51 minRecommended times
18:005 trucks~10 h 39 minShortest queue

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00.

ActualNowPredicted 1Trucks

Today (Fri · 30.10.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 208 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 5 trucks (~10 h 39 min) · Next hours: 13:00 — 148, 14:00 — 208, 15:00 — 166, 16:00 — 81, 17:00 — 22, 18:00 — 5

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Luzhanka (trucks) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~55 h, very busy (peaks at ~72 h around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~27 h, very busy (peaks at ~44 h around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~12 h, very busy.

Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).

Next update: today at 14:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

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

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Luzhanka - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 29.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Luzhanka - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 29.10.2026 — 1 truck.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Luzhanka - cargo transport 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Luzhanka - cargo transport 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 Luzhanka By freight transport

Best days: Friday, Sunday (2 trucks, ~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid: Thursday (17 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟢 Mon953%~18.3-19.3 hrs
🔴 Thu17100%~34.3-35.3 hrs
🟢 Fri741%~14.3-15.3 hrs
🟢 Sun212%~4.3-5.3 hrs

Peak time: Friday 08:00 - 10:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 975 up to 975 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Luzhanka by truck?

Sunday or Friday — shortest queue (2 trucks, ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Luzhanka?

Thursday — peak load (17 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Sun), 14-16 hrs (Fri), 18-20 hrs (Mon), 34-36 hrs (Thu).

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Best Time to Cross Luzhanka today

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17:00less queue
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Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 11:15, at Luzhanka checkpoint there are 1 cargo transport waiting.

Does the EES system work at Luzhanka border crossing?

EES Active

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

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Truck Traffic Bans

Today (Fri)
🇭🇺 HungaryAll dayBan active
Tomorrow (Sat)
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day; 22:00 - 24:00; 22:00 - 24:00
Sun, 01.11
🇭🇺 Hungary00:00 - 22:00; All day; 00:00 - 22:00
Full ban calendar → Truck Drivers Portal

Luzhanka: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Luzhanka 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 trucks at Luzhanka 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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.

Luzhanka: what this crossing is

Route: Berehove — Luzhanka (UA) — Beregsurány (HU). About 7 km (~8 min) from Berehove; only 1 km from Beregsurány. Opening hours: 24/7.

More about this crossing →

By cargo transport via Luzhanka or Luzhanka?

As of 11:15: Luzhanka — 1 truck in the queue (wait ~2 hr 15 min), Luzhanka — 0 trucks (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, Luzhanka 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: Police / Border Control, NAV (Tax & Customs)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 11:15 the wait at Luzhanka is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Luzhanka — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.