Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
Does the EES system work at Nodyhodosh border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Nodyhodosh 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Nodyhodosh 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 Nodyhodosh 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.
On the other side of the border (Hungary), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
During the period 15.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Nodyhodosh - passenger car 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 08:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 15.06.2026 — 2 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Nodyhodosh - 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 1:00 and 8:00 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 Nodyhodosh - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Monday (5 cars,
~0.8-1.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (5 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 5 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Nodyhodosh by car?
Monday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Nodyhodosh?
Monday — peak load (5 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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: Hungary: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Hungary, Border Crossing Nodyhodosh
GPS Coordinates: 47.979175, 22.864197 Show on map
Nodyhodosh border crossing is located on the border between Hungary and Ukraine.
