How long does it take to cross the border at Orlivka?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 80 min (~1 hour 20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 13 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Orlivka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 720 min (~12 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 9 days ago
Does the EES system work at Orlivka border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Orlivka border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
During the period 01.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Orlivka - car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Orlivka - car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Tuesday-Friday (9 cars,
~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (35 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 28 | 80% | ~4.7-5.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 9 | 26% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 35 | 100% | ~5.8-6.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 13 | 37% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 35 | 100% | ~5.8-6.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 17 | 49% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 21:00 - 23:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 520 up to 520 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Orlivka by car?
Tuesday or Friday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Orlivka?
Saturday 21:00-23:00 and 11:00-13:00 — peak load (35 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue), 2-4 hrs (Fri, Sun), 4-6 hrs (Mon), 5-7 hrs (Wed, Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
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.
To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Address: 68831, Ukraine, Odes`ka oblast, Reni district, Orlivka village council, Poromna road, 1
Phone: +38 (04840) 6-25-16 или +38 (063) 129-84-88 (с понедельника по пятницу, с 09:00 до 18:00)
Email: eusdr.association@ukr.net
GPS Coordinates: 45.292815, 28.458115 Show on map
The "Orlivka Ferry Complex" is located on the left bank of the Danube, 4 km from the village of Orlivka in the Reni district of Odesa region, and 2 km from the international highway M-15 (E 87).
