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As of 05:10 the wait at Tudora is 86 min. 8 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 75 min to 96 min.

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Queue at Tudora — Starokozache

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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

LIVE8 cars (~1 h 26 min)As usual

As of 05:10 there are 8 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 26 min; usually at this hour: 7 cars (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 20 cars (~3 h 13 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 3 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 7, 07:00 — 9, 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 10, 10:00 — 9, 11:00 — 805:00 — 8 cars · Actual05Predicted · 06:00 — 7 carsNow · 06:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 26 min8Now07:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~20 min90708:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~20 min100809:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~20 min100910:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~20 min91011:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~20 min81112:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~20 min1213:00 — 20 cars · Wait time ~3 h 13 min13
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 20 cars (~3 h 13 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 3 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 7, 07:00 — 9, 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 10, 10:00 — 9, 11:00 — 800:00 — 3 cars · Actual0001:00 — 2 cars · Actual02:00 — 1 car · Actual03:00 — 3 cars · Actual0304:00 — 6 cars · Actual05:00 — 8 cars · ActualPredicted · 06:00 — 7 carsNow · 06:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 26 min8Now07:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~20 min908:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~20 min1009:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~20 min100910:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~20 min911:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~20 min812:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~20 min1213:00 — 20 cars · Wait time ~3 h 13 min14:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~2 h 29 min15:00 — 16 cars · Wait time ~2 h 40 min1516:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~2 h 47 min17:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~2 h 49 min18:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~2 h 13 min1819:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 25 min20:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~1 h 11 min21:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~58 min2122:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~54 min23:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~38 min
05:008 cars
Now8 cars~1 h 26 min
07:009 cars~20 min
08:0010 cars~20 min
09:0010 cars~20 min
10:009 cars~20 min
11:008 cars~20 min
12:008 cars~20 min
13:0020 cars~3 h 13 minPeak load
00:003 cars
01:002 cars
02:001 car
03:003 cars
04:006 cars
05:008 cars
Now8 cars~1 h 26 min
07:009 cars~20 min
08:0010 cars~20 min
09:0010 cars~20 min
10:009 cars~20 min
11:008 cars~20 min
12:008 cars~20 min
13:0020 cars~3 h 13 minPeak load
14:0015 cars~2 h 29 minBetter to avoid
15:0016 cars~2 h 40 minBetter to avoid
16:0017 cars~2 h 47 min
17:0017 cars~2 h 49 min
18:0013 cars~2 h 13 min
19:008 cars~1 h 25 min
20:006 cars~1 h 11 min
21:005 cars~58 minRecommended times
22:005 cars~54 minRecommended times
23:003 cars~38 minShortest queue

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 7Cars

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 20 cars (~3 h 13 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 3 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 7, 07:00 — 9, 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 10, 10:00 — 9, 11:00 — 8

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Tudora (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (07:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~85 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~120 min, busy (peaks at ~3 h 15 min around 15:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~115 min, busy (peaks at ~170 min around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~50 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: This morning (07:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 08:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Mon 14.09 — 20 cars (13:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 2 cars (04:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 20 cars (~3 h 13 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 3 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 7, 07:00 — 9, 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 10, 10:00 — 9, 11:00 — 8Mon 14.09: 20 cars20Mon 14Tue 15.09: 16 cars16Tue 15Wed 16.09: 11 cars11Wed 16Thu 17.09: 10 cars10Thu 17Fri 18.09: 11 cars11Fri 18Sat 19.09: 11 cars11Sat 19Sun 20.09: 11 cars11Sun 20

Peak load: Mon 14.09 — 20 cars (13:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 2 cars (04:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 20 cars (~3 h 13 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 3 cars (~38 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 7, 07:00 — 9, 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 10, 10:00 — 9, 11:00 — 8

Peak loadShortest queue
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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 20 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 13:00 — 20 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 40304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 70607:00 — 908:00 — 1009:00 — 100910:00 — 911:00 — 812:00 — 81213:00 — 202014:00 — 1515:00 — 161516:00 — 1717:00 — 1718:00 — 131819:00 — 820:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 3
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 16 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 17:00 — 16 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 40304:00 — 405:00 — 506:00 — 90607:00 — 908:00 — 1309:00 — 140910:00 — 1211:00 — 1012:00 — 131213:00 — 1414:00 — 1215:00 — 131516:00 — 1517:00 — 161618:00 — 131819:00 — 920:00 — 821:00 — 72122:00 — 623:00 — 4
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 3 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 17:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 302:00 — 403:00 — 30304:00 — 3305:00 — 406:00 — 60607:00 — 608:00 — 909:00 — 100910:00 — 811:00 — 712:00 — 91213:00 — 1014:00 — 815:00 — 91516:00 — 1017:00 — 111118:00 — 91819:00 — 620:00 — 521:00 — 52122:00 — 523:00 — 3
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 10 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 17:00 — 10 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 2202:00 — 303:00 — 30304:00 — 205:00 — 306:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 809:00 — 80910:00 — 711:00 — 612:00 — 81213:00 — 914:00 — 715:00 — 81516:00 — 917:00 — 101018:00 — 81819:00 — 520:00 — 521:00 — 42122:00 — 423:00 — 3
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 17:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 30304:00 — 305:00 — 406:00 — 60607:00 — 608:00 — 809:00 — 90910:00 — 811:00 — 612:00 — 81213:00 — 1014:00 — 815:00 — 91516:00 — 1017:00 — 111118:00 — 91819:00 — 620:00 — 521:00 — 42122:00 — 423:00 — 3
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 15:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 202:00 — 303:00 — 20304:00 — 2205:00 — 406:00 — 50607:00 — 508:00 — 809:00 — 70910:00 — 711:00 — 712:00 — 51213:00 — 814:00 — 615:00 — 11111516:00 — 1017:00 — 1018:00 — 71819:00 — 620:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 323:00 — 3
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 15:00 · 11 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 2 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 15:00 — 11 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 30001:00 — 2202:00 — 203:00 — 30304:00 — 205:00 — 406:00 — 60607:00 — 508:00 — 809:00 — 70910:00 — 711:00 — 712:00 — 61213:00 — 814:00 — 615:00 — 11111516:00 — 1017:00 — 1018:00 — 71819:00 — 620:00 — 621:00 — 52122:00 — 323:00 — 3

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

When is the best time to cross at Tudora — Cars, MD → UA

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

Best time
Monday, 02:00–04:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 16:00–19:00
~10 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 4 cars
Busiest day
Friday
on average 5 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 4 cars · weekend: 4 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Tudora (Cars, MD → UA) (cars)
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Monday2211232679535246410434353
Tuesday112123135656744656464242
Wednesday332234667833556574543223
Thursday1221134487556795106555331
Friday222134353876569747645443
Saturday323223656654244656723231
Sunday11111254444536496101055322

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 4 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Friday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00 (up to 10 cars).

Calculated from 1 337 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Tudora (Cars, MD → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (4 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Friday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Tudora (Cars, MD → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 02:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00.

Data updated: 13.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Chisinau

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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 Tudora - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Tudora - 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 2 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 18 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 13.09.2026 — 18 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 7 to 7 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 7 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 7 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 04:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Tudora - 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 4:00 and 6:00 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 Tudora - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Tudora By car

Best days: Tuesday, Thursday (4 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (5 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟠 Mon480%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🟠 Tue480%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🟠 Wed480%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🟠 Thu480%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🔴 Fri5100%~1-2 hrs
🟠 Sat480%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🔴 Sun5100%~1-2 hrs

Peak time: Monday 16:00 - 18:00 and 12:00 - 14:00.

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 Tudora by car?

Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Tudora?

Friday — peak load (5 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon–Thu, Sat), 1-2 hrs (Fri, Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Tudora today

23:00↓66%−66%
22:00↓44%−44%
21:00↓39%−39%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Tudora

0Kriva−8 cars0Unguri−8 cars3Dzhurzhuleshty−5 cars
Here: 8 cars
Comparison based on current data — may change

Current Data

As of 05:10, at Tudora checkpoint there are 8 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Tudora?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 50 min (~50 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 13 hours 39 minutes ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Tudora?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Tudora: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Tudora 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 Tudora 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.

The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).

Tudora or id_145?

As of 05:10: Tudora — 8 vehicles in the queue (wait ~86 min), id_145 — 0 vehicles (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_145 currently saves about 71 min.

Tudora or id_357?

As of 05:10: Tudora — 8 vehicles in the queue (wait ~86 min), id_357 — 3 vehicles (~34 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_357 currently saves about 52 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 border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, 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: Moldovan Customs Service, eQueue (eCherha)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 05:10 the wait at Tudora is 86 min. 8 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 75 min to 96 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 7 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_145 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.