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How long is the wait in the border queue at Terespol?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 hours 21 minute ago
Does the EES system work at Terespol border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Terespol 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).
During the period 30.04.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Terespol - bus 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 30.04.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 30.04.2026 — 0 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.04.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.04.2026 — 0 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 30.04.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.04.2026 — 0 buses.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
To avoid long queues at the Terespol - 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 10:00 and 13:00 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 Terespol - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Saturday-Tuesday (8 buses,
~16-17 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (28 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 10 | 36% | ~20-21 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 9 | 32% | ~18-19 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 15 | 54% | ~30-31 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 28 | 100% | ~56-57 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 9 | 32% | ~18-19 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 8 | 29% | ~16-17 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 10 | 36% | ~20-21 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 06:00 - 08:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 3360 up to 3360 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Terespol by bus?
Saturday or Tuesday — shortest queue (8 buses, ~16-17 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Terespol?
Thursday — peak load (28 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 16-17 hrs (Sat), 18-19 hrs (Tue, Fri), 20-21 hrs (Mon, Sun), 30-31 hrs (Wed), 56-57 hrs (Thu).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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: Poland: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Belarus: Data not found
Address: Lublin Voivodeship, Biała Podlaska County, Terespol.
Phone: +48 83 377 23 00
Email: terespol@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 52.072426, 23.653058 Show on map
by car:
from Warsaw via the A2 highway to Siedlce, from Siedlce via the A2 highway to Biała Podlaska, from Biała Podlaska via the A2 highway to Terespol and further to the "Terespol" border crossing.
