Queue at Urziceni — Cluj
passenger car
25
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Wait time
Much quieter than usual
23°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
LIVE1 car (~25 min)Much quieter than usual
As of 17:01 there are 1 car in the queue, estimated wait ~25 min; usually at this hour: 8 cars (much quieter than usual).
Now1 car~25 minBetter to avoid
18:006 cars~1 h 16 minPeak load
19:002 cars~30 min
20:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
21:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.
NowPredicted 8Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 6 cars (~1 h 16 min), Shortest queue 20:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 8, 18:00 — 6, 19:00 — 2, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Urziceni (passenger cars) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load (peaks at ~75 min around 17:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load (peaks at ~75 min around 17:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
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Border Queue Analysis at the Urziceni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Urziceni By car
Best days:
Wednesday, Saturday (24 cars,
~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (24 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Wed | 24 | 100% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 24 | 100% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 24 | 100% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Urziceni by car?
Wednesday or Saturday — shortest queue (24 cars, ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Urziceni?
Sunday — peak load (24 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Wed, Sat–Sun).
How did you like this checkpoint?
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Best Time to Cross Urziceni today
20:00↓100%−100%
21:00↓100%−100%
22:00↓100%−100%
Current Data
As of 17:01, at Urziceni checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
Does the EES system work at Urziceni border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Urziceni 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 10 km/h
1884 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
10 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
12.4 km
12.4 km
Closure
12.9 km
12.9 km
Closure
22.1 km
22.1 km
Closure
22.3 km
22.3 km
Closure
22.4 km
22.4 km
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
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 Urziceni
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: Hungary: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Urziceni
Address: Romania, Border Crossing Urziceni
GPS Coordinates: 47.743247, 22.394759 Show on map
How to get there
Urziceni border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Hungary.
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Slovakia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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.