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How long is the wait in the border queue at Diakove?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 17 days ago
Does the EES system work at Diakove border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Diakove 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).
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Diakove - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 0 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.01.2026 — 2 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 16:00 30.01.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.01.2026 — 2 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 30.01.2026 — 2 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 04:00 30.01.2026 — 0 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.01.2026 — 2 trucks.
To avoid long queues at the Diakove - cargo transport 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 4:00 and 5:00 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 Diakove - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Thursday-Wednesday (130 trucks,
~260-261 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (242 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 178 | 74% | ~356-357 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 168 | 69% | ~336-337 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 136 | 56% | ~272-273 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 130 | 54% | ~260-261 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 173 | 71% | ~346-347 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 242 | 100% | ~484-485 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 223 | 92% | ~446-447 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 08:00 - 10:00 and 19:00 - 21:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 120 up to 84840 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Diakove by truck?
Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (130 trucks, ~260-261 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Diakove?
Saturday 08:00-10:00 and 19:00-21:00 — peak load (242 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 260-261 hrs (Thu), 272-273 hrs (Wed), 336-337 hrs (Tue), 346-347 hrs (Fri), 356-357 hrs (Mon), 446-447 hrs (Sun), 484-485 hrs (Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| 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.
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Address: 90365, Zakarpattia Oblast, village Nevetlenfolu, Zaliznychna Street, 99
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, (03143) 2-15-67, (0342) 5-51-65, +38 03143 46751
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by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the E471 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the N10 highway to Dolyna, from Dolyna via the R21 highway to Khust, from Khust via the N09 highway to Velyka Kopanya, from Velyka Kopanya via the M23 highway to Vinogradiv, from Vinogradiv via the M23 highway to Velyki Luchky, from Velyki Luchky via the M26 highway to Nevetlenfolu and further to the Dyakovo checkpoint.
