As of 07:06 the wait at Malhowice is 15 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+2)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.
Fri · 25.09.2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 11:00, 15:00, 16:00.
ActualBuses
Today (Fri · 25.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 5 buses (~9 h 27 min), Shortest queue 16:00 — 1 bus (~1 h 51 min) · Next hours: 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 4, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 3, 15:00 — 1, 16:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This morning (11:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~6 h, very busy (peaks at ~9 h 30 min around 13:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~5 h 45 min, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~9 h 30 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: This morning (11:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
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 Malhowice - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Malhowice - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 14:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 24.09.2026 — 0 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Malhowice - bus 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Malhowice - bus 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
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Malhowice By bus
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (2 buses,
~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (6 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 5 | 83% | ~10.3-11.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 4 | 67% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 2 | 33% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 4 | 67% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 4 | 67% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 6 | 100% | ~12.3-13.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 4 | 67% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 14:00 - 16:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 855 up to 855 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Malhowice by bus?
Wednesday or Tuesday — shortest queue (2 buses, ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malhowice?
Saturday — peak load (6 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Wed), 8-10 hrs (Tue, Thu–Fri, Sun), 10-12 hrs (Mon), 12-14 hrs (Sat).
How long did the bus wait at the border?
Best Time to Cross Malhowice today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Malhowice?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 240 min (~4 hours)
based on user experience
Updated 25 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malhowice?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 394 min (~6 hours 34 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 81 day ago
Does the EES system work at Malhowice border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Malhowice 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).
Live Cameras
Malhowice: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Malhowice 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 buses at Malhowice 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 Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland 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.
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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)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Malhowice
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
User Reviews — 1.0/5 (1 reviews)
The review gives a concrete wait time of about 4 hours or more with no visible progress. This points to a bad slowdown at Malhowice on that day. The traffic appears to have been stalled rather than just slow. With only one review, it is too early to say whether this is a regular pattern or a one-off, but it is a clear warning of possible long, stationary queues.
Practical tips: travellers planning to cross at Malhowice should check live queue data before leaving and bring enough water, food and fuel for a wait of several hours. If buses are gathering in the waiting zone, consider a nearby alternative checkpoint. People travelling by bus should expect extra delays when several coaches arrive at once, because each one needs a full passenger and baggage check. More reviews are needed to confirm how long waits usually are at Malhowice.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Malhowice
Address: Poland, Border Crossing Malhowice (Polska, Przejście graniczne Malhowice)
GPS Coordinates: 49.694055, 22.817028 Show on map
How to get there
Malhowice border crossing is located on the border between Poland and Ukraine.
Nearest checkpoints
- Medyka – 15.1 km
- Krosstsenko – 25.1 km
- Korchova – 36.1 km
- Budomezh – 55.7 km
- Khrebenne – 84.9 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
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.