Queue at Kosyno — Barabash
passenger car
33
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Wait time
Much busier than usual
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As of 17:15 the wait at Kosyno is 33 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)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.
Thu · 15.10.2026
LIVE3 cars (~33 min)As usual
As of 17:15 there are 3 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~33 min; usually at this hour: 3 cars (as usual).
Now3 cars~33 min
19:001 car~33 minPeak load
20:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
21:000 cars~16 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~16 min
23:000 cars~16 min
00:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 20:00, 21:00.
ActualNowPredicted 3Cars
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 1 car (~33 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Kosyno (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Kosyno — Cars, UA → HU
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 20:00–22:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Monday, 08:00–11:00
~28 cars
Quietest day
Thursday
on average 1 cars
Busiest day
Monday
on average 10 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 cars · weekend: 8 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 30 | 0 | 35 | 20 | — | 20 | — | 0 | 10 | 12 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 25 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Thursday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | 4 | — | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Friday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Saturday | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Sunday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 20 | — | 4 | 10 | 20 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Thursday: on average 1 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Monday: on average 10 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 20:00 and 22:00.
- Peak load is on Monday between 08:00 and 11:00 (up to 28 cars).
Calculated from 565 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Kosyno (Cars, UA → HU) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Thursday (1 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Kosyno (Cars, UA → HU)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 20:00 and 22:00. The worst time is Monday between 08:00 and 11:00.
Data updated: 15.10.2026 · 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 Kosyno - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kosyno - 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 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 15:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Kosyno - 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 15:00 and 18:00 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 Kosyno - 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)
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Difference: +18min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Kosyno By car
Best days:
Thursday–Friday (12 cars,
~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (20 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 16 | 80% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 16 | 80% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 14 | 70% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 12 | 60% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 14 | 70% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 19 | 95% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 20 | 100% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 45 up to 315 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Kosyno by car?
Thursday or Friday — shortest queue (12 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kosyno?
Sunday — peak load (20 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat–Sun).
How did you like this checkpoint?
3.7 · 7 review
Best Time to Cross Kosyno today
20:00↓100%−100%
00:00↓100%−100%
21:00↓97%−97%
Current Data
As of 17:15, at Kosyno checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Kosyno?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 50 min (~50 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 25 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Kosyno?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 15 days ago
Does the EES system work at Kosyno border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Kosyno 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).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Heavy traffic
613 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Heavy traffic
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
11.6 km
Narrow lanes. Roadworks
11.6 km
Road works
12.2 km
Narrow lanes. Roadworks
12.2 km
Congestion
26.5 km
Stationary traffic
26.5 km
Congestion
26.5 km
Stationary traffic
26.5 km
Road works
26.6 km
Narrow lanes. Roadworks. Construction work
26.6 km
On the other side of the border
Free flow
Kosyno: 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 Kosyno 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 Kosyno 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.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
For passenger cars
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.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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: Hungary
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
14 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Kosyno
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: Open Now
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Not Available;
Toilets: Available;
Food Facilities: Not Available;
Duty Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Not Available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Not Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not Available
International Road Transport Control: Not Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Hungary:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 91.96 | 88.96 | - | 98.62 | 47.84 |
| Chipo | - | 89.55 | - | 99.83 | 47.60 |
| Motto | - | 83.40 | - | 102.90 | 62.40 |
| UPG | 91.90 | 88.90 | - | 97.90 | 46.90 |
| VST | - | 85.90 | - | 99.90 | 46.90 |
| WOG | 95.90 | 92.90 | - | 100.90 | 48.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| BRSM-Nafta | - | 71.63 | - | 78.33 | 43.01 |
| Market | - | 74.90 | - | 81.90 | 42.90 |
| OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
The prices are approximate.
User Reviews — 3.5/5 (4 reviews)
Traveler sentiment toward Kosyno checkpoint is mixed but leans cautiously positive, with experiences varying sharply by direction of travel and time of day. Reviewers heading from Ukraine into Hungary reported the longest delays: one arrived at 14:15 and spent two hours on the Ukrainian side before waiting another 40 minutes on the Hungarian side with about 20 cars ahead, complaining bitterly about the scorching sun and the checkpoint closing at 19:00. Another traveler arriving at 07:50 faced a 300-meter queue that locals estimated at four hours, though the actual crossing took only 2.5 hours. A third, arriving at 15:45 with light traffic, cleared the border in roughly two hours and noted that pets (a cat and dog) with passports, vaccination records, and microchips passed without any problems. In sharp contrast, entry into Ukraine was extremely fast: one driver crossing from Hungary at midday finished in under 20 minutes, with border guards confirming very low inbound traffic. Key tips: crossings toward the EU are heavily congested and can take 2–4 hours, so travelers should carry water and sun protection and arrive well before the 19:00 closing time. Entry into Ukraine is quick, and properly documented pets are welcomed. Overall, patience is essential when exiting toward Hungary.
⭐ 3.5/5
4 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Kosyno, By car
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Приїхали о 14:15 і стояли 2 години на українському кордоні, зараз стоїмо на угорському вже хвилин 40. І тут машин 20 😱 На палючому сонці тут пекло і цей кордон до 19:00 працює 😳
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Сьогодні була на кордоні в 7.50. Черга була метрів 300 до шлагбаума. Місцеві казали, що це години на 4. По факту перетин зайняв 2.5 год
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Проїхали сьогодні кордон з України до Угорщини десь за дві години, ми приїхали на кордон о 15:45. Машин було небагато. У нас були кішка та собака - з паспортами, вакцинацією та чіпом пропустили без проблем.
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Пройшли за 2,5 години, були 25 в черзі, за нами черга не змінювалась, +-25 машин
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сьогодні в обід перетинали кордон з Угорщини в Україну, Косино, все тривало не більше 20хв. Взагалі нікого не було не перед нами, та після нас також не бачив нікого. Спілкувався з прикордонниками, кажуть що на в'їзд дуже малий потік машин.
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Kosyno
Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Kosyno (Україна, Прикордонний перехід Косино)
GPS Coordinates: 48.247872, 22.446967 Show on map
How to get there
Kosyno border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Hungary.
Nearest checkpoints
- Dzvinkove – 11.2 km
- Luzhanka – 13.1 km
- Chop (Tysa) – 27.9 km
- Vilok – 33.5 km
- Velyka Palad – 43 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Slovakia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Kosyno: what this crossing is
Route: Kosyno (Ukraine) — Barabash (Hungary). About 20 km from Berehove (roughly 25 minutes by car). Operating hours: 08:00–20:00.
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.
At a glance
- As of 17:15 the wait at Kosyno is 33 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Thursday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_380 — 2 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.