As of 18:00 the wait at Uzhhorod is 70 min. 10 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 61 min to 79 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)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
Sun · 20.09.202620–26 September 2026
As of 18:00 there are 10 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 10 min; usually at this hour: 16 cars (quieter than usual).
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 19:00, 20:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 19:00, 23:00.
ActualNowPredicted 16Cars
Today (Sun · 20.09.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 12 cars (~1 h 51 min), Shortest queue 00:00 — 7 cars (~1 h 26 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 16, 20:00 — 12, 21:00 — 12, 22:00 — 11, 23:00 — 9, 00:00 — 7
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~95 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~95 min, busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~95 min, busy.
Best time to cross: This evening (18:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 25 cars (14:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 21.09 — 2 cars (23:00) · Today (Sun · 20.09.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 12 cars (~1 h 51 min), Shortest queue 00:00 — 7 cars (~1 h 26 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 16, 20:00 — 12, 21:00 — 12, 22:00 — 11, 23:00 — 9, 00:00 — 7
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Uzhhorod — Cars, UA → SK
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 9 cars · weekend: 20 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | 20 |
| Tuesday | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Wednesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 20 | 9 | — | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Friday | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 11 |
| Saturday | 10 | 5 | — | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 30 | 50 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 1 |
| Sunday | 10 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 9 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 3 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 6 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 18 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 03:00 and 07:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 09:00 and 12:00 (up to 40 cars).
Calculated from 1 409 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Uzhhorod (Cars, UA → SK) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (6 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Uzhhorod (Cars, UA → SK)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 03:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Saturday between 09:00 and 12:00.
Data updated: 20.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Uzhhorod - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 19.09.2026 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 fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 25 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 19.09.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 19.09.2026 — 25 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 10 to 25 cars. The lowest point was observed at 14:00 19.09.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 19.09.2026 — 25 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 10 to 15 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 19.09.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 19.09.2026 — 15 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 19.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 19.09.2026 — 4 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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 :00 and 5:00 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.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Uzhhorod By car
Best days:
Tuesday, Thursday (13 cars,
~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (24 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 14 | 58% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 13 | 54% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 14 | 58% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 14 | 58% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 17 | 71% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 24 | 100% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 22 | 92% | ~2.4-3.4 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 09:00 - 11:00 and 05:00 - 07:00.
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Uzhhorod by car?
Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (13 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Uzhhorod?
Saturday — peak load (24 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat–Sun).
Best Time to Cross Uzhhorod today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Uzhhorod?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)
based on user experience
Updated 5 hours 34 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Uzhhorod?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Updated 5 hours 52 minutes 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
Light traffic 61 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Uzhhorod: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Uzhhorod 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 cars at Uzhhorod 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 Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia 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.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| 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.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
For passenger cars
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.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Slovakia
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Uzhhorod
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: 10
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: 10
Fuel Prices
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 91.90 | 88.90 | - | 98.90 | 43.65 |
| Chipo | - | 89.83 | - | 99.88 | 43.66 |
| Motto | - | 83.40 | - | 102.90 | 62.40 |
| UPG | 92.90 | 90.90 | - | 99.90 | 45.50 |
| VST | - | 85.90 | - | 97.90 | 43.90 |
| WOG | 95.90 | 92.90 | - | 99.90 | 45.50 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| BRSM-Nafta | - | 71.63 | - | 78.33 | 43.01 |
| Market | - | 74.90 | - | 81.90 | 42.90 |
| OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
All airport boardsUser Reviews — 3.2/5 (15 reviews)
Wait times swing enormously. The best cases: a bus cleared the Ukrainian side in 5 minutes at 08:40, one driver crossed in 40 minutes, another was fourth in line at 19:00 and finished in 50 minutes, and one group cleared in about 2 hours. The worst: 6 hours from 14:00 to 20:00 just to reach the Slovak post, a 5:00-10:30 crossing, and a 16.5-hour wait from 20:30 to 13:00 the next day. Several reviewers stress the Slovak side is usually the bottleneck — the Ukrainian barrier clears fast, then cars stack up 20-30 deep waiting for Slovakia.
Practical tips from reviewers: arrive early morning (07:00-08:00) when queues are lightest, and expect movement to improve after the Slovak shift change. Do not underestimate the line — what looks like 10 cars before the slip-issuing barrier can hide far more. Customs checks can be strict: luggage is unloaded manually, and excess cigarettes or undeclared food (salo) led to a warning for one passenger and deportation for another, nearly sending a whole bus to the back of the queue.
User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Uzhhorod, By car
Працівники чемні. Черга працює. Довго, але ж кордон.... На жаль туалет лише один. Для всіх. Немає розділення на чоловічий \ жіночий. Так само як немає паперу, прибирання, і можливості сходити в туалет з дитиною. Це нереально. .. шкода, і неприємно. Соромно за організаторів цього елементарного процесу. Якщо вода в кав'ярні поруч коштує втридорога, бо кордон, бо є запит. То можливо і туалет мав би бути у відповідному стані, бо кордон, БО Є ЗАПИТ.
Їхала 2 тижні тому, на сканер не пускали, але з валіз викладали все, особливо після того,як знайшли 3 куски сала у жінки, а потім ще у чоловіка сигарет,більше,ніж треба, чоловікові дали депорт, жінці попередження, автобус хотіли завернути на самий кінець, ледве впросилися, бо було багато дітей. Краще не ризикувати)
Ми сьогодні з 12 години стоїмо у черзі, пройшли тільки українську сторону
За 40 хв пройшла наш кордон
Ми на нашу заїхали у 8.40 автобусом, пройшли за 5хв і стали. На словаках черга
This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Uzhhorod
Address: 224 Sobranetska Street, Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia, Ukraine, 88000 (вул. Собранецька 224, Ужгород, Закарпатська область, Україна, 88000)
Phone: +421961764815
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
How to get there
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.
Nearest checkpoints
- Mali Selmentsi – 17.8 km
- Malyi Bereznii – 28 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Uzhhorod: what this crossing is
Weekdays: about 1–2 hours. Evening peak (17:00–21:00): 2–4 hours. Weekends: 4–8 hours.
By passenger car via Uzhhorod or Malyi Bereznii?
As of 18:00: Uzhhorod — 10 cars in the queue (wait ~70 min), Malyi Bereznii — 0 cars (~15 min). They are 28 km apart, ~28 min by road. Even after the drive, Malyi Bereznii currently saves about 27 min.
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.
At a glance
- As of 18:00 the wait at Uzhhorod is 70 min. 10 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 61 min to 79 min.
- Usually at this hour there are 16 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is quieter than usual.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Malyi Bereznii — 0 vehicles, 28 km, ~28 min drive.