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As of 09:15 the wait at Chop (Tysa) is 33 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony

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33 min
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Much quieter 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

LIVE3 cars (~33 min)Much quieter than usual

As of 09:15 there are 3 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~33 min; usually at this hour: 15 cars (much quieter than usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 8 min), Shortest queue 10:00 — 3 cars (~33 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 15, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 9, 13:00 — 8, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 809:00 — 8 cars · Actual09Predicted · 10:00 — 15 carsNow · 10:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~33 min3Now11:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 13 min71112:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 3 min91213:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min81314:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 16 min71415:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 18 min81516:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 22 min1617:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 44 min17
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 8 min), Shortest queue 10:00 — 3 cars (~33 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 15, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 9, 13:00 — 8, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 800:00 — 3 cars · Actual0001:00 — 3 cars · Actual02:00 — 3 cars · Actual03:00 — 12 cars · Actual0304:00 — 20 cars · Actual05:00 — 5 cars · Actual06:00 — 5 cars · Actual0607:00 — 6 cars · Actual08:00 — 7 cars · Actual09:00 — 8 cars · ActualPredicted · 10:00 — 15 carsNow · 10:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~33 min3Now11:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 13 min712:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 3 min91213:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min814:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~1 h 16 min715:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 18 min81516:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 22 min17:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 44 min18:00 — 20 cars · Wait time ~2 h 1 min1819:00 — 22 cars · Wait time ~2 h 8 min20:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~1 h 50 min21:00 — 14 cars · Wait time ~1 h 39 min2122:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 25 min23:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 32 min
09:008 cars
Now3 cars~33 minShortest queue
11:007 cars~1 h 13 minBetter to avoid
12:009 cars~1 h 3 min
13:008 cars~1 h 15 minBetter to avoid
14:007 cars~1 h 16 minRecommended times
15:008 cars~1 h 18 min
16:0011 cars~1 h 22 minBetter to avoid
17:0015 cars~1 h 44 min
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02:003 cars
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09:008 cars
Now3 cars~33 minShortest queue
11:007 cars~1 h 13 minBetter to avoid
12:009 cars~1 h 3 min
13:008 cars~1 h 15 minBetter to avoid
14:007 cars~1 h 16 minRecommended times
15:008 cars~1 h 18 min
16:0011 cars~1 h 22 minBetter to avoid
17:0015 cars~1 h 44 min
18:0020 cars~2 h 1 min
19:0022 cars~2 h 8 minPeak load
20:0017 cars~1 h 50 min
21:0014 cars~1 h 39 min
22:0010 cars~1 h 25 min
23:0012 cars~1 h 32 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 11:00, 13:00, 16:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00.

ActualNowPredicted 15Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 8 min), Shortest queue 10:00 — 3 cars (~33 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 15, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 9, 13:00 — 8, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 8

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Chop (Tysa) (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.

• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~60 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~115 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~90 min, busy.

Best time to cross: This morning (10:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 12:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Tue 15.09 — 41 cars (19:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 20.09 — 6 cars (01:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 8 min), Shortest queue 10:00 — 3 cars (~33 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 15, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 9, 13:00 — 8, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 8Mon 14.09: 22 cars22Mon 14Tue 15.09: 41 cars41Tue 15Wed 16.09: 29 cars29Wed 16Thu 17.09: 30 cars30Thu 17Fri 18.09: 26 cars26Fri 18Sat 19.09: 26 cars26Sat 19Sun 20.09: 27 cars27Sun 20

Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 41 cars (19:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 20.09 — 6 cars (01:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 22 cars (~2 h 8 min), Shortest queue 10:00 — 3 cars (~33 min) · Next hours: 10:00 — 15, 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 9, 13:00 — 8, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 8

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 22 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 6 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 19:00 — 22 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 6 cars00:00 — 190001:00 — 6602:00 — 1803:00 — 80304:00 — 805:00 — 1206:00 — 200607:00 — 1708:00 — 1909:00 — 180910:00 — 1511:00 — 712:00 — 91213:00 — 814:00 — 715:00 — 81516:00 — 1117:00 — 1518:00 — 201819:00 — 222220:00 — 1721:00 — 142122:00 — 1023:00 — 12
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 41 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 7 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 19:00 — 41 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 7 cars00:00 — 140001:00 — 1302:00 — 7703:00 — 130304:00 — 1505:00 — 2306:00 — 390607:00 — 2808:00 — 3309:00 — 310910:00 — 2711:00 — 2912:00 — 271213:00 — 3414:00 — 3415:00 — 231516:00 — 3117:00 — 2818:00 — 361819:00 — 414120:00 — 3121:00 — 252122:00 — 1823:00 — 26
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 00:00 · 29 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 9 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 00:00 — 29 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 9 cars00:00 — 29290001:00 — 2902:00 — 1203:00 — 80304:00 — 9905:00 — 1406:00 — 240607:00 — 1808:00 — 2009:00 — 190910:00 — 1711:00 — 1812:00 — 171213:00 — 2114:00 — 2015:00 — 141516:00 — 1917:00 — 1718:00 — 221819:00 — 2520:00 — 2021:00 — 162122:00 — 1123:00 — 16
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 30 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 7 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 19:00 — 30 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 7 cars00:00 — 180001:00 — 1802:00 — 7703:00 — 80304:00 — 905:00 — 1506:00 — 240607:00 — 1808:00 — 2009:00 — 190910:00 — 1711:00 — 1812:00 — 171213:00 — 2514:00 — 2615:00 — 181516:00 — 2617:00 — 2218:00 — 261819:00 — 303020:00 — 2421:00 — 202122:00 — 1623:00 — 18
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 06:00 · 26 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 10 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 06:00 — 26 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 10 cars00:00 — 210001:00 — 1402:00 — 1003:00 — 90304:00 — 101005:00 — 1506:00 — 26260607:00 — 1908:00 — 2309:00 — 220910:00 — 1811:00 — 1912:00 — 181213:00 — 2214:00 — 2215:00 — 151516:00 — 2117:00 — 1818:00 — 221819:00 — 2620:00 — 2121:00 — 172122:00 — 1223:00 — 18
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 26 cars   Shortest queue 02:00 · 8 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 16:00 — 26 cars; Shortest queue 02:00 — 8 cars00:00 — 190001:00 — 1902:00 — 8803:00 — 170304:00 — 905:00 — 1306:00 — 160607:00 — 2108:00 — 2009:00 — 220910:00 — 1611:00 — 1312:00 — 181213:00 — 1614:00 — 2015:00 — 221516:00 — 262617:00 — 1618:00 — 161819:00 — 1420:00 — 2121:00 — 102122:00 — 1123:00 — 13
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 16:00 · 27 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 6 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 16:00 — 27 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 6 cars00:00 — 180001:00 — 6602:00 — 1803:00 — 180304:00 — 905:00 — 1406:00 — 160607:00 — 2108:00 — 2009:00 — 230910:00 — 1611:00 — 1312:00 — 181213:00 — 1614:00 — 2015:00 — 231516:00 — 272717:00 — 1618:00 — 161819:00 — 1420:00 — 2121:00 — 112122:00 — 1123:00 — 14

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

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

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

Best time
Friday, 08:00–11:00
~3 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 12:00–15:00
~25 cars
Quietest day
Friday
on average 8 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 14 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 9 cars · weekend: 15 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Chop (Tysa) (Cars, UA → HU) (cars)
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Monday319136815162020222018201301513570155120
Tuesday4——5—9141361811141616—141325—806—
Wednesday5——3—51215581910516151048129201027
Thursday5——31457127101071215510161551069—4
Friday10080—6—1302415423728116121510207
Saturday15—9612417301028121318151517180151018151510
Sunday10—7207152015152019112030182014101011361415

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Friday: on average 8 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: on average 14 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Friday between 08:00 and 11:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00 (up to 25 cars).

Calculated from 1 090 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (8 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Friday between 08:00 and 11:00. The worst time is Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00.

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) - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 7 to 17 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 7 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 13.09.2026 — 17 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 8 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 8 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 8 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 8 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 5 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - 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 2:00 and 15:00 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) - 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

Our Data
33min
(3 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 09:15
Official Data
1h 27min
(12 cars)
Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 09:00
Difference: -54min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Chop (Tysa) By car

Best days: Monday–Tuesday (11 cars, ~1.4-2.4 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (18 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon1267%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🟡 Tue1161%~1.4-2.4 hrs
🟡 Wed1372%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🟡 Thu1372%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🟡 Fri1372%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🔴 Sat18100%~2.1-3.1 hrs
🟠 Sun1583%~1.8-2.8 hrs

Peak time: Monday 06:00 - 08:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 51 up to 255 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~1.4-2.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?

Saturday — peak load (18 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Fri, Sun), 2-4 hrs (Sat).

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Best Time to Cross Chop (Tysa) today

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Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Chop (Tysa)

2Velyka Palad71 km · ≈71 min−1 car3Kosyno28 km · ≈28 min30Luzhanka41 km · ≈41 min+27 cars
Here: 3 cars

Current Data

As of 09:15, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Chop (Tysa)?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)

based on user experience

Updated 7 hours 56 minutes ago

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

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Chop (Tysa) 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).

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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Heavy traffic 40 km/h

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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

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Flag of Hungary 1.1 km
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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 cars 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.

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Chop (Tysa) or Velyka Palad?

As of 09:15: Chop (Tysa) — 3 vehicles in the queue (wait ~33 min), Velyka Palad — 2 vehicles (~35 min). They are 71 km apart, ~71 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Velyka Palad gains almost nothing right now — stay here.

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: eQueue (eCherha), 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 09:15 the wait at Chop (Tysa) is 33 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 15 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Friday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Velyka Palad — 2 vehicles, 71 km, ~71 min drive.