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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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.
On the other side of the border (Hungary), 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.
During the period 15.06.2026 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 during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 15.06.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 15.06.2026 — 2 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.06.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 15.06.2026 — 3 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 23:00 15.06.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 22:00 15.06.2026 — 3 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 15.06.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 15.06.2026 — 1 truck.
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 5:00 and 6:00 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.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Saturday-Friday (2 trucks,
~4-5 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (10 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 6 | 60% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 6 | 60% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 5 | 50% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 4 | 40% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 2 | 20% | ~4-5 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 2 | 20% | ~4-5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 10 | 100% | ~20-21 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 120 up to 8760 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Luzhanka by truck?
Saturday or Friday — shortest queue (2 trucks, ~4-5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Luzhanka?
Sunday — peak load (10 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-5 hrs (Fri, Sat), 8-9 hrs (Thu), 10-11 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Mon, Tue), 20-21 hrs (Sun).
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Hungary:
Address: M24, 64, Astei, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine, 90250
Phone: +380314142304, +38 044 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 48.165716, 22.573937 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Berehove, from Berehove via the M24 highway to Asteya, from Asteya via the M24 highway to the Luzhanka border checkpoint
For pet owners regarding the issuance of a veterinary certificate
Please contact in advance in the order of the queue by phone:
032-226-12-06
Border Inspection Control Department "Lviv" of the Western MGU.
Work starts at 9:00 AM
Break from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Work ends from Mon to Thu at 6:00 PM
Work ends on Fri at 4:45 PM
