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

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As of 02:57 the wait at Chop (Tysa) is ≈72 hr. 1141 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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Forecast for next 6 hours

Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.

Sat · 10.10.2026

LIVE1145 trucks (~72 h 0 min)As usual

As of 02:31 there are 1145 trucks in the queue, estimated wait ~72 h 0 min; usually at this hour: 1193 trucks (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sat · 10.10.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 1398 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 05:00 — 1047 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 03:00 — 1193, 04:00 — 1138, 05:00 — 1047, 06:00 — 1204, 07:00 — 1398, 08:00 — 117423:00 — 1175 trucks · Actual23Predicted · 03:00 — 1193 trucksNow · 03:00 — 1145 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min1145Now04:00 — 1138 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min11380405:00 — 1047 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min10470506:00 — 1204 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min12040607:00 — 1398 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min13980708:00 — 1174 trucks · Wait time ~72 h 0 min117408
23:001175 trucks
Now1145 trucks~72 h 0 min
04:001138 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
05:001047 trucks~72 h 0 minShortest queue
06:001204 trucks~72 h 0 minRecommended times
07:001398 trucks~72 h 0 minPeak load
08:001174 trucks~72 h 0 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 04:00, 05:00, 06:00.

ActualNowPredicted 1193Trucks

Today (Sat · 10.10.2026): Peak load 07:00 — 1398 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 05:00 — 1047 trucks (~72 h 0 min) · Next hours: 03:00 — 1193, 04:00 — 1138, 05:00 — 1047, 06:00 — 1204, 07:00 — 1398, 08:00 — 1174

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Chop (Tysa) (trucks) — updated at 02:00, covering today.

• Tonight (02:00–06:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~72 h, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~12 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~12 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 04:00.
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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, 03:00–06:00
~7 trucks
Heaviest load
Monday, 08:00–10:00
~292 trucks
Quietest day
Friday
on average 15 trucks
Busiest day
Monday
on average 253 trucks
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 194 trucks · weekend: 49 trucks

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Chop (Tysa) (Trucks, UA → HU) (trucks)
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Monday————————296287287286269267250251238235238224227230237227
Tuesday218214201232265240——222224226248243237233234231264258274261279288293
Wednesday285290276273264249——223217225231226217216187177193169195166177171175
Thursday173145145145147127——11010010398857588908680596060454646
Friday282411857——56121191516222217191316132025
Saturday14161720121014—8145589697262605556494433502681
Sunday666251495041——7346——————————————

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Friday: on average 15 trucks in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Monday: on average 253 trucks in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Friday between 03:00 and 06:00.
  • Peak load is on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00 (up to 292 trucks).

Calculated from 2 530 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 (15 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 06:00. The worst time is Monday between 08:00 and 10:00.

Data updated: 09.10.2026 · 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 Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 09.10.2026 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):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 985 to 985 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 07:00 09.10.2026 — 985 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 09.10.2026 — 985 trucks.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1093 to 1093 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 09.10.2026 — 1093 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 09.10.2026 — 1093 trucks.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
Queues stayed at a stable level without significant changes. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 09.10.2026 — 994 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 09.10.2026 — 1047 trucks.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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 7:00 and 8:00 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 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
72h
(1145 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 02:31
Official Data
72h
(1141 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 02:57
Data matches

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Chop (Tysa) By freight transport

Best days: Thursday–Friday (116 trucks, ~72-73 hrs).
Avoid: Sunday (476 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟠 Mon40184%~72-73 hrs
🟡 Tue31466%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Wed21345%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Thu13128%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Fri11624%~72-73 hrs
🟢 Sat27658%~72-73 hrs
🔴 Sun476100%~72-73 hrs

Peak time: Saturday 21:00 - 23:00 and 22:00 - 00:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 375 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 (116 trucks, ~72-73 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?

Sunday — peak load (476 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

05:00↓9%
04:00less queue
06:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 02:57, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 1141 cargo transport 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 56 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.

Live Cameras

Live Webcam Chop (Tysa) in real time

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

Záhony - Incoming freight traffic - Chop (Tysa) border crossing webcam
2026-10-10 01:45:16 CEST

Záhony - Incoming freight traffic

During a state of emergency in Ukraine, cameras are not available to the public.

Truck Traffic Bans

Today (Sat)
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day; 22:00 - 24:00Ban active
Tomorrow (Sun)
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day; 00:00 - 22:00
Mon, 12.10
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day
Full ban calendar → Truck Drivers Portal

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 →

By cargo transport via Chop (Tysa) or Luzhanka?

As of 02:57: Chop (Tysa) — 1141 trucks in the queue (wait ~72 hr), Luzhanka — 1 truck (~2 hr 15 min). They are 41 km apart, ~49 min by road. Even after the drive, Luzhanka currently saves about 68 hr 56 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 02:57 the wait at Chop (Tysa) is ≈72 hr. 1141 vehicles are in the queue.
  • 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.