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As of 07:14 the wait at Chop (Tysa) is ≈872 hr 15 min. 436 vehicles are in the queue.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

For trucks at Ukrainian crossings the wait time is the estimated time until you are called from the electronic queue (eCherha), not time spent standing in a physical line.

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Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony (cargo transport)

cargo transport
≈872 hr 15 min
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Much busier than usual
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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

Mon · 14.09.202614–20 September 2026

LIVE436 trucks (~872 h 15 min)Much busier than usual

As of 07:14 there are 436 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~872 h 15 min; usually at this hour: 119 trucks (much busier than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 436 trucks (~872 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 119, 08:00 — 182, 09:00 — 96, 10:00 — 100, 11:00 — 107, 12:00 — 10606:00 — 435 trucks · Actual06Predicted · 07:00 — 119 trucksNow · 07:00 — 436 trucks · Wait time ~872 h 15 min436Now08:00 — 182 trucks · Wait time ~872 h 15 min1820809:00 — 96 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min960910:00 — 100 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1001011:00 — 107 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1071112:00 — 106 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1061213:00 — 100 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1314:00 — 80 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min14
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 436 trucks (~872 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 119, 08:00 — 182, 09:00 — 96, 10:00 — 100, 11:00 — 107, 12:00 — 10600:00 — 475 trucks · Actual0001:00 — 469 trucks · Actual02:00 — 468 trucks · Actual03:00 — 459 trucks · Actual0304:00 — 449 trucks · Actual05:00 — 440 trucks · Actual06:00 — 435 trucks · ActualPredicted · 07:00 — 119 trucksNow · 07:00 — 436 trucks · Wait time ~872 h 15 min436Now08:00 — 182 trucks · Wait time ~872 h 15 min18209:00 — 96 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min960910:00 — 100 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min10011:00 — 107 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min10712:00 — 106 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1061213:00 — 100 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min14:00 — 80 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min15:00 — 79 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1516:00 — 76 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min17:00 — 78 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min18:00 — 71 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1819:00 — 75 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min20:00 — 65 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min21:00 — 67 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min2122:00 — 82 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min23:00 — 80 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min
06:00435 trucks
Now436 trucks~872 h 15 minPeak load
08:00182 trucks~872 h 15 min
09:0096 trucks~72 h 0 min
10:00100 trucks~72 h 0 min
11:00107 trucks~72 h 0 min
12:00106 trucks~72 h 0 min
13:00100 trucks~72 h 0 min
14:0080 trucks~72 h 0 min
00:00475 trucks
01:00469 trucks
02:00468 trucks
03:00459 trucks
04:00449 trucks
05:00440 trucks
06:00435 trucks
Now436 trucks~872 h 15 minPeak load
08:00182 trucks~872 h 15 min
09:0096 trucks~72 h 0 min
10:00100 trucks~72 h 0 min
11:00107 trucks~72 h 0 min
12:00106 trucks~72 h 0 min
13:00100 trucks~72 h 0 min
14:0080 trucks~72 h 0 min
15:0079 trucks~72 h 0 min
16:0076 trucks~72 h 0 min
17:0078 trucks~72 h 0 min
18:0071 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
19:0075 trucks~72 h 0 min
20:0065 trucks~72 h 0 minShortest queue
21:0067 trucks~72 h 0 minBetter to avoid
22:0082 trucks~72 h 0 minBetter to avoid
23:0080 trucks~72 h 0 minBetter to avoid

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 20:00, 21:00.

ActualNowPredicted 119Trucks

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 436 trucks (~872 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 119, 08:00 — 182, 09:00 — 96, 10:00 — 100, 11:00 — 107, 12:00 — 106

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Chop (Tysa) (trucks) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~392 h, very busy (peaks at ~872 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~72 h, very busy.

Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 08:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 20.09 — 236 trucks (15:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 7 trucks (05:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 436 trucks (~872 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 119, 08:00 — 182, 09:00 — 96, 10:00 — 100, 11:00 — 107, 12:00 — 106Mon 14.09: 225 trucks225Mon 14Tue 15.09: 210 trucks210Tue 15Wed 16.09: 148 trucks148Wed 16Thu 17.09: 134 trucks134Thu 17Fri 18.09: 139 trucks139Fri 18Sat 19.09: 232 trucks232Sat 19Sun 20.09: 236 trucks236Sun 20

Peak load: Sun 20.09 — 236 trucks (15:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 7 trucks (05:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 436 trucks (~872 h 15 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 119, 08:00 — 182, 09:00 — 96, 10:00 — 100, 11:00 — 107, 12:00 — 106

Peak loadShortest queue
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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 225 trucks   Shortest queue 20:00 · 65 trucks
Mon 14.09: Peak load 00:00 — 225 trucks; Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks00:00 — 2252250001:00 — 22502:00 — 21703:00 — 1140304:00 — 10605:00 — 10206:00 — 1280607:00 — 11908:00 — 18209:00 — 960910:00 — 10011:00 — 10712:00 — 1061213:00 — 10014:00 — 8015:00 — 791516:00 — 7617:00 — 7818:00 — 711819:00 — 7520:00 — 656521:00 — 672122:00 — 8223:00 — 80
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 210 trucks   Shortest queue 02:00 · 80 trucks
Tue 15.09: Peak load 06:00 — 210 trucks; Shortest queue 02:00 — 80 trucks00:00 — 900001:00 — 8902:00 — 808003:00 — 1860304:00 — 17405:00 — 16806:00 — 2102100607:00 — 19608:00 — 15109:00 — 1360910:00 — 16211:00 — 15612:00 — 1411213:00 — 14214:00 — 13115:00 — 1301516:00 — 12517:00 — 12718:00 — 1171819:00 — 12420:00 — 10621:00 — 1102122:00 — 13423:00 — 131
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 148 trucks   Shortest queue 20:00 · 65 trucks
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 148 trucks; Shortest queue 20:00 — 65 trucks00:00 — 1481480001:00 — 14602:00 — 13203:00 — 1130304:00 — 10505:00 — 10206:00 — 1270607:00 — 11908:00 — 9209:00 — 830910:00 — 9911:00 — 9512:00 — 851213:00 — 8614:00 — 8015:00 — 791516:00 — 7617:00 — 7718:00 — 711819:00 — 7520:00 — 656521:00 — 672122:00 — 8223:00 — 80
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 134 trucks   Shortest queue 02:00 · 80 trucks
Thu 17.09: Peak load 13:00 — 134 trucks; Shortest queue 02:00 — 80 trucks00:00 — 900001:00 — 8802:00 — 808003:00 — 1150304:00 — 10705:00 — 10306:00 — 1290607:00 — 12108:00 — 9309:00 — 840910:00 — 10011:00 — 9612:00 — 871213:00 — 13413414:00 — 12315:00 — 1221516:00 — 11717:00 — 11918:00 — 1101819:00 — 11620:00 — 10021:00 — 1042122:00 — 12623:00 — 123
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 139 trucks   Shortest queue 20:00 · 67 trucks
Fri 18.09: Peak load 00:00 — 139 trucks; Shortest queue 20:00 — 67 trucks00:00 — 1391390001:00 — 13702:00 — 12403:00 — 1180304:00 — 11005:00 — 10606:00 — 1330607:00 — 12408:00 — 9609:00 — 860910:00 — 10311:00 — 9912:00 — 891213:00 — 9014:00 — 8315:00 — 831516:00 — 7917:00 — 8118:00 — 741819:00 — 7820:00 — 676721:00 — 702122:00 — 8523:00 — 83
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 232 trucks   Shortest queue 05:00 · 7 trucks
Sat 19.09: Peak load 15:00 — 232 trucks; Shortest queue 05:00 — 7 trucks00:00 — 940001:00 — 9202:00 — 8403:00 — 160304:00 — 1505:00 — 7706:00 — 410607:00 — 21708:00 — 709:00 — 140910:00 — 16811:00 — 22812:00 — 2101213:00 — 21414:00 — 23215:00 — 2322321516:00 — 12017:00 — 20718:00 — 2301819:00 — 23220:00 — 22721:00 — 2222122:00 — 22423:00 — 220
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 236 trucks   Shortest queue 05:00 · 7 trucks
Sun 20.09: Peak load 15:00 — 236 trucks; Shortest queue 05:00 — 7 trucks00:00 — 2210001:00 — 22102:00 — 21403:00 — 170304:00 — 1505:00 — 7706:00 — 420607:00 — 22108:00 — 709:00 — 140910:00 — 17111:00 — 23212:00 — 2131213:00 — 21814:00 — 23615:00 — 2362361516:00 — 12217:00 — 21118:00 — 2341819:00 — 23620:00 — 23121:00 — 2262122:00 — 22823:00 — 224

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

When is the best time to cross at Chop (Tysa) — Trucks, UA → HU

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Friday, 03:00–07:00
~3 trucks
Heaviest load
Monday, 08:00–12:00
~292 trucks
Quietest day
Friday
on average 11 trucks
Busiest day
Monday
on average 260 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 139 trucks · weekend: 34 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Chop (Tysa) (Trucks, UA → HU) (trucks)
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Monday————————296287287286269267250251238235238224293233269238
Tuesday228285272264265238——232233245244229232226249243242246243251257249267
Wednesday247248237219210210249—189178216180195152142147136122120116627510197
Thursday962582796457——28212223191323282419192720192531
Friday16865240—4491181413191516181211142234
Saturday1716192015912—8143463575555494434332418184077
Sunday666153484934——2042——————————————

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Friday: on average 11 trucks in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 260 trucks in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Friday between 03:00 and 07:00.
  • Peak load is on Monday between 08:00 and 12:00 (up to 292 trucks).

Calculated from 4 157 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Chop (Tysa) (Trucks, UA → HU) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (11 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Chop (Tysa) (Trucks, UA → HU)?

Queues are usually shortest on Friday between 03:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Monday between 08:00 and 12:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · 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 Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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
872h 15min
(436 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 07:14
Official Data
72h
(436 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 07:14
Difference: +800h 15min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Chop (Tysa) By freight transport

Best days: Thursday–Friday (74 trucks, ~72-73 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (444 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟠 Mon37885%~72-73 hrs
🟡 Tue29065%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Wed18341%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Thu8820%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Fri7417%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Sat23152%~72-73 hrs
🔴 Sun444100%~72-73 hrs

Peak time: Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 23:00 - 01:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 4320 up to 4320 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Chop (Tysa) by truck?

Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (74 trucks, ~72-73 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?

Sunday — peak load (444 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 72-73 hrs (every day).

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Best Time to Cross Chop (Tysa) today

20:00↓85%−85%
21:00↓85%−85%
18:00↓84%−84%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Chop (Tysa)

1Luzhanka41 km · ≈49 min−434 trucks5Luzhanka41 km · ≈49 min−430 trucks
Here: 435 trucks

Current Data

As of 07:14, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 436 cargo vehicles waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Chop (Tysa)?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 30 days ago

Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Chop (Tysa) 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.

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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In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Chop (Tysa).

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Truck Traffic Bans

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Chop (Tysa): Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Chop (Tysa) 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 trucks at Chop (Tysa) 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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.

Chop (Tysa): what this crossing is

Crossing point: Chop (Tysa) (UA) — Zahony (HU). Countries: Ukraine — Hungary. Route: M34 / E573.

More about this crossing →

Chop (Tysa) or Luzhanka?

As of 07:14: Chop (Tysa) — 436 vehicles in the queue (wait ~872 hr 15 min), Luzhanka — 1 vehicles (~2 hr 15 min). They are 41 km apart, ~49 min by road. Even after the drive, Luzhanka currently saves about 869 hr 11 min.

Chop (Tysa) or Luzhanka?

As of 07:14: Chop (Tysa) — 436 vehicles in the queue (wait ~872 hr 15 min), Luzhanka — 5 vehicles (~10 hr 15 min). They are 41 km apart, ~49 min by road. Even after the drive, Luzhanka currently saves about 861 hr 11 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.

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.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

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.

Data sources

Official sources: Police / Border Control, NAV (Tax & Customs)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 07:14 the wait at Chop (Tysa) is ≈872 hr 15 min. 436 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 119 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much busier than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Friday, the quietest window is 06:00–08:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Luzhanka — 1 vehicles, 41 km, ~49 min drive.