Queue at Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova)
passenger car
35
min
Wait time
Quieter than usual
17°C
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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.
Mon · 14.09.2026
LIVE2 cars (~35 min)As usual
As of 10:01 there are 2 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~35 min; usually at this hour: 2 cars (as usual).
Now2 cars~35 min
12:003 cars~35 minPeak load
13:003 cars~40 min
14:002 cars~31 min
15:001 car~21 minRecommended times
16:000 cars~16 minRecommended times
17:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 15:00, 16:00, 17:00.
ActualNowPredicted 2Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 3 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 2, 15:00 — 1, 16:00 — 0, 17:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Radauti Prut (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Radauti Prut - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Radauti Prut - 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 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Radauti Prut - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Radauti Prut - 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
35min
(2 cars)
Official Data
2h 45min
(15 cars)
Difference: -2h 10min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Radauti Prut By car
Best days:
Wednesday, Friday (3 cars,
~0.8-1.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (13 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Wed | 7 | 54% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 13 | 100% | ~2.4-3.4 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 3 | 23% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 8 | 62% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 9 | 69% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Radauti Prut by car?
Friday or Wednesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Radauti Prut?
Thursday — peak load (13 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Fri), 1-3 hrs (Wed, Sat–Sun), 2-4 hrs (Thu).
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Best Time to Cross Radauti Prut today
17:00↓100%−100%
16:00↓95%−95%
15:00↓70%−70%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Radauti Prut
Current Data
As of 10:01, at Radauti Prut checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Radauti Prut?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 50 min (~50 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 43 days ago
Does the EES system work at Radauti Prut border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Radauti Prut 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 60 km/h
1878 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
60 km/h
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Moldova
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
4 EUR
/ 7 days
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Radauti Prut
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Radauti Prut
Address: Romania, Border Crossing Radauti Prut
GPS Coordinates: 48.256317, 26.802086 Show on map
How to get there
Radauti Prut border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Moldova.
Nearest checkpoints
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Moldova Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Radauti Prut: what this crossing is
Route: local road linking Radauti Prut and Galati (Moldova). Working hours: 24/7. Vehicle types: passenger cars.
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.