Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead
Mon · 14.09.202614–20 September 2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 15:00, 16:00, 17:00.
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Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 11:00 — 7 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 17:00 — 1 car (~22 min) · Next hours: 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 2, 14:00 — 2, 15:00 — 2, 16:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load (peaks at ~65 min around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (10:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 12 cars (11:00) · Shortest queue: Mon 14.09 — 1 car (17:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 11:00 — 7 cars (~35 min), Shortest queue 17:00 — 1 car (~22 min) · Next hours: 11:00 — 7, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 2, 14:00 — 2, 15:00 — 2, 16:00 — 1
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 Nodyhodosh - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 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 stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Nodyhodosh By car
Best days:
Monday, Thursday (2 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (12 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 4 | 33% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 2 | 17% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 12 | 100% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 06:00 - 08:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 65 up to 65 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Nodyhodosh by car?
Thursday or Monday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Nodyhodosh?
Saturday — peak load (12 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Thu), 2-4 hrs (Sat).
Best Time to Cross Nodyhodosh today
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Nodyhodosh
Current Data
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
Nodyhodosh: 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 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.
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.
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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 Nodyhodosh
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Hungary: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Nodyhodosh
Address: Hungary, Border Crossing Nodyhodosh
GPS Coordinates: 47.979175, 22.864197 Show on map
How to get there
Nodyhodosh border crossing is located on the border between Hungary and Ukraine.
Nearest checkpoints
- Tisabec – 12.9 km
- Beregshuran – 29.9 km
- Barabash – 43 km
- Lonya – 54.2 km
- Zahony – 71 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.
At a glance
- As of 08:15 the wait at Nodyhodosh is 35 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
- Usually at this hour there are 7 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.