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How long does it take to cross the border at Uzhhorod?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 5 min (~5 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 15 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Uzhhorod?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 days ago
Does the EES system work at Uzhhorod border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Uzhhorod 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
19 km
19 km
25.6 km
25.6 km
30.5 km
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 11.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Uzhhorod - passenger car 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 10:00 11.05.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 11.05.2026 — 8 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.05.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 11.05.2026 — 15 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 11.05.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 11.05.2026 — 2 cars.
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 11.05.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 11.05.2026 — 0 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Uzhhorod - passenger car 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 21:00 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 Uzhhorod - passenger car 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:
Tuesday-Monday (14 cars,
~1.4-2.4 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (20 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 14 | 70% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 14 | 70% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 15 | 75% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 15 | 75% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 16 | 80% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 20 | 100% | ~2-3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 20 | 100% | ~2-3 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 180 up to 180 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Uzhhorod by car?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (14 cars, ~1.4-2.4 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Uzhhorod?
Saturday — peak load (20 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri), 2-3 hrs (Sat, 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 ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
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: 10
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: 10
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 75.24 | 72.10 | - | 87.10 | 47.72 |
| Chipo | - | 71.62 | - | 86.95 | 47.46 |
| Motto | - | 74.88 | - | 91.48 | 52.98 |
| UPG | 76.90 | 74.90 | - | 86.90 | 47.90 |
| VST | - | 73.90 | - | 86.73 | 47.57 |
| WOG | 80.90 | 77.90 | - | 89.90 | 49.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| BRSM-Nafta | - | 69.60 | - | 85.94 | 46.92 |
| Market | - | 70.90 | - | 86.90 | 46.99 |
| OKKO | 80.90 | 77.90 | - | 89.90 | 49.90 |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
Address: 224 Sobranetska Street, Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia, Ukraine, 88000
Phone: +421961764815
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 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 E50 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the E50 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the E50 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the E50 highway to Uzhhorod and further to the Uzhhorod checkpoint.
