Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
How long does it take to cross the border at Giurgiu?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 21 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Giurgiu?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 480 min (~8 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
Does the EES system work at Giurgiu border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Giurgiu 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
During the period 14.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Giurgiu - passenger car 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):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 14.06.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 14.06.2026 — 3 cars.
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).
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Giurgiu - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Monday (133 cars,
~22.2-23.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (133 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 133 | 100% | ~22.2-23.2 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Giurgiu by car?
Monday — shortest queue (133 cars, ~22.2-23.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Giurgiu?
Monday — peak load (133 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 22-24 hrs (Mon).
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found
Address: Romania, Border Crossing Giurgiu
GPS Coordinates: 45.48163, 28.22678 Show on map
Giurgiu border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Bulgaria.
