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As of 21:50 the wait at Smilnytsia is 95 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Smilnytsia — Krosstsenko (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

Sat · 12.09.202612–18 September 2026

LIVE1 bus (~1 h 35 min)Much quieter than usual
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 35 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses (~23 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 021:00 — 1 bus · Actual21Predicted · 22:00 — 3 busesNow · 22:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 35 min1Now23:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 35 min12300:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~31 min00001:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~23 min00102:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~23 min00203:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~23 min003
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 35 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses (~23 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 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 — 3 buses · Actual12:00 — 3 buses · Actual1213:00 — 2 buses · Actual14:00 — 1 bus · Actual15:00 — 1 bus · Actual1516:00 — 1 bus · Actual17:00 — 1 bus · Actual18:00 — 1 bus · Actual1819:00 — 1 bus · Actual20:00 — 1 bus · Actual21:00 — 1 bus · ActualPredicted · 22:00 — 3 busesNow · 22:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 35 min1Now23:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 35 min100:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~31 min00001:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~23 min002:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~23 min003:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~23 min003
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Now1 bus~1 h 35 minPeak load
23:001 bus~1 h 35 min
00:000 buses~31 minRecommended times
01:000 buses~23 minShortest queue
02:000 buses~23 minRecommended times
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Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 22:00, 07:00, 21:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00.

ActualNowPredicted 3Buses

Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 35 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses (~23 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Smilnytsia (buses) — updated at 22:00, covering through the end of tomorrow.

• Tonight (22:00–06:00): ~50 min, light traffic (peaks at ~95 min around 22:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~95 min around 07:00).
• Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tomorrow evening (21:00–22:00): ~15 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00).

Next update: tomorrow at 00:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Wed 16.09 — 13 buses (02:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 0 buses (04:00) · Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 35 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses (~23 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 0Sat 12.09: 10 buses10Sat 12Sun 13.09: 10 buses10Sun 13Mon 14.09: 7 buses7Mon 14Tue 15.09: 11 buses11Tue 15Wed 16.09: 13 buses13Wed 16Thu 17.09: 10 buses10Thu 17Fri 18.09: 11 buses11Fri 18

Peak load: Wed 16.09 — 13 buses (02:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 0 buses (04:00) · Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 35 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 0 buses (~23 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 0

Peak loadShortest queue
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Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 07:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 04:00 · 0 buses
Sat 12.09: Peak load 07:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 04:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 80001:00 — 702:00 — 903:00 — 50304:00 — 0005:00 — 206:00 — 30607:00 — 101008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 511:00 — 312:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 015:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 318:00 — 51819:00 — 320:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 1
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 07:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 05:00 · 0 buses
Sun 13.09: Peak load 07:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 05:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 00001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 0006:00 — 30607:00 — 101008:00 — 009:00 — 00910:00 — 511:00 — 312:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 015:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 418:00 — 51819:00 — 320:00 — 321:00 — 22122:00 — 323:00 — 3
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 7 buses   Shortest queue 04:00 · 0 buses
Mon 14.09: Peak load 13:00 — 7 buses; Shortest queue 04:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 10001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 50304:00 — 0005:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 608:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 41213:00 — 7714:00 — 015:00 — 21516:00 — 517:00 — 718:00 — 51819:00 — 520:00 — 321:00 — 42122:00 — 523:00 — 3
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 11 buses   Shortest queue 04:00 · 0 buses
Tue 15.09: Peak load 13:00 — 11 buses; Shortest queue 04:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 70001:00 — 602:00 — 803:00 — 80304:00 — 0005:00 — 606:00 — 70607:00 — 908:00 — 909:00 — 70910:00 — 811:00 — 812:00 — 61213:00 — 111114:00 — 015:00 — 31516:00 — 917:00 — 1118:00 — 91819:00 — 720:00 — 521:00 — 72122:00 — 823:00 — 5
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 13 buses   Shortest queue 04:00 · 0 buses
Wed 16.09: Peak load 02:00 — 13 buses; Shortest queue 04:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 110001:00 — 1002:00 — 131303:00 — 50304:00 — 0005:00 — 406:00 — 40607:00 — 608:00 — 509:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 41213:00 — 714:00 — 015:00 — 21516:00 — 517:00 — 618:00 — 51819:00 — 420:00 — 321:00 — 42122:00 — 523:00 — 3
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 10 buses   Shortest queue 04:00 · 0 buses
Thu 17.09: Peak load 13:00 — 10 buses; Shortest queue 04:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 70001:00 — 602:00 — 803:00 — 50304:00 — 0005:00 — 406:00 — 40607:00 — 608:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 511:00 — 512:00 — 41213:00 — 101014:00 — 015:00 — 31516:00 — 717:00 — 918:00 — 71819:00 — 620:00 — 421:00 — 52122:00 — 723:00 — 5
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 11 buses   Shortest queue 04:00 · 0 buses
Fri 18.09: Peak load 02:00 — 11 buses; Shortest queue 04:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 90001:00 — 802:00 — 111103:00 — 50304:00 — 0005:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 708:00 — 609:00 — 50910:00 — 611:00 — 512:00 — 51213:00 — 814:00 — 015:00 — 21516:00 — 617:00 — 718:00 — 61819:00 — 520:00 — 421:00 — 42122:00 — 623:00 — 4

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

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

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, 07:00–09:00
~2 buses
Quietest day
Monday
on average 0 buses
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 0 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Smilnytsia (Buses, UA → PL) (buses)
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Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 0 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: 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 07:00 and 09:00 (up to 2 buses).

Calculated from 5 781 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

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

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Sunday between 07:00 and 09:00.

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 Smilnytsia - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Smilnytsia - 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 11.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 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 11.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 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 11.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 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 11.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 0 buses.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Smilnytsia - 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 Smilnytsia - 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
1h 35min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 21:34
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Source: ДПСУ України
Updated: 22:05
Difference: +1h 20min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Smilnytsia By bus

Best days: Monday, Thursday (4 buses, ~5.6-6.6 hrs).
Avoid: Tuesday (78 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🟢 Mon45%~5.6-6.6 hrs
🔴 Tue78100%~24-25 hrs
🟢 Wed56%~6.9-7.9 hrs
🟢 Thu45%~5.6-6.6 hrs
🟢 Fri2431%~24-25 hrs
🟢 Sat1317%~17.6-18.6 hrs
🟢 Sun68%~8.3-9.3 hrs

Peak time: Saturday 14:00 - 16:00 and 04:00 - 06:00.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Smilnytsia by bus?

Monday or Thursday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.6-6.6 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Smilnytsia?

Tuesday — peak load (78 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Mon, Thu), 6-8 hrs (Wed), 8-10 hrs (Sun), 17-19 hrs (Sat), 24-25 hrs (Tue, Fri).

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 · 22:00–04:00
11
🇪🇺 to the EU
17
🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Around the usual load · 11 buses vs ~10 usual · 1 in queue now
22:00
23:00
00:00
01:00
02:00
03:00
to the EU to Ukraine
Per day: 41 / 41 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 Smilnytsia today

01:00↓90%−90%
02:00↓90%−90%
00:00↓80%−80%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Smilnytsia

1Nyzhankovychi25 km4Shehyni40 km+3 buses35Krakivets61 km+34 buses
Here: 1 bus

Current Data

As of 21:50, at Smilnytsia checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 251 min (~4 hours 11 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 21 day ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 238 min (~3 hours 58 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 13 days ago

Does the EES system work at Smilnytsia border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Smilnytsia 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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The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Smilnytsia: 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 Smilnytsia 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 Smilnytsia 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