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As of 05:24 the wait at Kalotina is 32 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Kalotina — Gradina

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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

Tue · 15.09.202615–21 September 2026

Actual 04:093 cars (~36 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars (~2 h 37 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars (~32 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 1207:00 — 1 car · Actual0708:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~32 min10Now09:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~32 min50910:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 8 min81011:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 21 min91112:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 33 min111213:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 38 min121314:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 36 min1415:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~2 h 3 min15
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars (~2 h 37 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars (~32 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 1200:00 — 2 cars · Actual0001:00 — 1 car · Actual02:00 — 2 cars · Actual03:00 — 1 car · Actual0304:00 — 1 car · Actual05:00 — 1 car · Actual06:00 — 1 car · Actual0607:00 — 1 car · Actual08:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~32 min10Now09:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~32 min510:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 8 min811:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 21 min912:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 33 min111213:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 38 min1214:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 36 min15:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~2 h 3 min1516:00 — 16 cars · Wait time ~2 h 9 min17:00 — 17 cars · Wait time ~2 h 17 min18:00 — 19 cars · Wait time ~2 h 29 min1819:00 — 20 cars · Wait time ~2 h 37 min20:00 — 18 cars · Wait time ~2 h 20 min21:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~1 h 46 min2122:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 26 min23:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 19 min
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Now10 cars~32 min
09:005 cars~32 minShortest queue
10:008 cars~1 h 8 minRecommended times
11:009 cars~1 h 21 min
12:0011 cars~1 h 33 min
13:0012 cars~1 h 38 min
14:0012 cars~1 h 36 min
15:0015 cars~2 h 3 min
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07:001 car
Now10 cars~32 min
09:005 cars~32 minShortest queue
10:008 cars~1 h 8 minRecommended times
11:009 cars~1 h 21 min
12:0011 cars~1 h 33 min
13:0012 cars~1 h 38 min
14:0012 cars~1 h 36 min
15:0015 cars~2 h 3 min
16:0016 cars~2 h 9 min
17:0017 cars~2 h 17 min
18:0019 cars~2 h 29 minBetter to avoid
19:0020 cars~2 h 37 minPeak load
20:0018 cars~2 h 20 minBetter to avoid
21:0013 cars~1 h 46 min
22:0010 cars~1 h 26 min
23:009 cars~1 h 19 minRecommended times

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 23:00.

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Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars (~2 h 37 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars (~32 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 12

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Kalotina (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.

• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load (peaks at ~80 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~110 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~145 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~90 min, busy.

Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 10:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Fri 18.09 — 23 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 20.09 — 3 cars (01:00) · Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars (~2 h 37 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars (~32 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 12Tue 15.09: 20 cars20Tue 15Wed 16.09: 23 cars23Wed 16Thu 17.09: 20 cars20Thu 17Fri 18.09: 23 cars23Fri 18Sat 19.09: 17 cars17Sat 19Sun 20.09: 13 cars13Sun 20Mon 21.09: 16 cars16Mon 21

Peak load: Fri 18.09 — 23 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 20.09 — 3 cars (01:00) · Today (Tue · 15.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars (~2 h 37 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars (~32 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 8, 11:00 — 9, 12:00 — 11, 13:00 — 12

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Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 20 cars   Shortest queue 09:00 · 5 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars; Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars00:00 — 80001:00 — 802:00 — 703:00 — 80304:00 — 905:00 — 806:00 — 70607:00 — 808:00 — 1009:00 — 550910:00 — 811:00 — 912:00 — 111213:00 — 1214:00 — 1215:00 — 151516:00 — 1617:00 — 1718:00 — 191819:00 — 202020:00 — 1821:00 — 132122:00 — 1023:00 — 9
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 23 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 7 cars
Wed 16.09: Peak load 19:00 — 23 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 7 cars00:00 — 80001:00 — 802:00 — 903:00 — 90304:00 — 905:00 — 706:00 — 770607:00 — 1008:00 — 1309:00 — 150910:00 — 1611:00 — 1712:00 — 191213:00 — 1914:00 — 1615:00 — 141516:00 — 1717:00 — 2018:00 — 221819:00 — 232320:00 — 2021:00 — 132122:00 — 923:00 — 9
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 20 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 6 cars
Thu 17.09: Peak load 19:00 — 20 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 6 cars00:00 — 80001:00 — 702:00 — 703:00 — 70304:00 — 705:00 — 706:00 — 660607:00 — 808:00 — 1009:00 — 120910:00 — 1411:00 — 1612:00 — 171213:00 — 1614:00 — 1415:00 — 131516:00 — 1617:00 — 1818:00 — 201819:00 — 202020:00 — 1721:00 — 122122:00 — 1023:00 — 9
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 23 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 6 cars
Fri 18.09: Peak load 18:00 — 23 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 6 cars00:00 — 80001:00 — 702:00 — 703:00 — 70304:00 — 805:00 — 706:00 — 660607:00 — 1008:00 — 1409:00 — 150910:00 — 1511:00 — 1612:00 — 171213:00 — 1814:00 — 1715:00 — 161516:00 — 1717:00 — 2118:00 — 23231819:00 — 2220:00 — 1921:00 — 142122:00 — 1123:00 — 9
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 13:00 · 17 cars   Shortest queue 05:00 · 5 cars
Sat 19.09: Peak load 13:00 — 17 cars; Shortest queue 05:00 — 5 cars00:00 — 80001:00 — 802:00 — 703:00 — 60304:00 — 505:00 — 5506:00 — 80607:00 — 1108:00 — 1109:00 — 90910:00 — 1211:00 — 1412:00 — 141213:00 — 171714:00 — 1715:00 — 101516:00 — 917:00 — 1318:00 — 151819:00 — 1520:00 — 1221:00 — 82122:00 — 723:00 — 7
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 18:00 · 13 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 3 cars
Sun 20.09: Peak load 18:00 — 13 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 50001:00 — 3302:00 — 403:00 — 60304:00 — 605:00 — 606:00 — 60607:00 — 808:00 — 709:00 — 60910:00 — 711:00 — 812:00 — 81213:00 — 914:00 — 915:00 — 61516:00 — 917:00 — 1318:00 — 13131819:00 — 1220:00 — 1021:00 — 72122:00 — 523:00 — 5
Mon · 21.09.2026Peak load 19:00 · 16 cars   Shortest queue 01:00 · 3 cars
Mon 21.09: Peak load 19:00 — 16 cars; Shortest queue 01:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 40001:00 — 3302:00 — 403:00 — 60304:00 — 905:00 — 906:00 — 70607:00 — 708:00 — 909:00 — 100910:00 — 1111:00 — 1112:00 — 71213:00 — 914:00 — 915:00 — 91516:00 — 1117:00 — 1318:00 — 151819:00 — 161620:00 — 1421:00 — 112122:00 — 923:00 — 9

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Kalotina — Cars, BG → RS

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Monday, 09:00–11:00
~3 cars
Heaviest load
Friday, 10:00–13:00
~25 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 10 cars
Busiest day
Friday
on average 17 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 13 cars · weekend: 12 cars

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Kalotina (Cars, BG → RS) (cars)
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Monday10104544497421018151816221415131711109
Tuesday127744———1012182018163017191819231510810
Wednesday116675634615112220131316181320171915810
Thursday101277978181019212220188192423212421141012
Friday1381113914112014202426212018182223231918111211
Saturday59121143516201315301815211616232123161288
Sunday1296114424968221815141115172272211136

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Monday: on average 10 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Friday: on average 17 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 09:00 and 11:00.
  • Peak load is on Friday between 10:00 and 13:00 (up to 25 cars).

Calculated from 1 221 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Kalotina (Cars, BG → RS) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (10 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Friday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Kalotina (Cars, BG → RS)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 09:00 and 11:00. The worst time is Friday between 10:00 and 13:00.

Data updated: 15.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Sofia

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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kalotina - 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 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 14.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 14:00 14.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 14.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 14.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 14.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Kalotina - 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 :00 and 3:00 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 Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Kalotina By car

Best days: Friday, Sunday (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (20 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Fri20100%~2.5-3.5 hrs
🟢 Sun315%~0.5-1.5 hrs

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Kalotina by car?

Sunday or Friday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Kalotina?

Friday — peak load (20 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Sun), 2-4 hrs (Fri).

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Best Time to Cross Kalotina today

09:00↓49%−49%
10:00↓25%−25%
23:00↓10%−10%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 05:24, at Kalotina checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.

Does the EES system work at Kalotina border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kalotina 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.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Free flow 97 km/h

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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Free flow 97 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
Flag of Bulgaria 21.5 km
Road works
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Closure
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Kalotina: what this crossing is

Route: E80 Kalotina–Gradina (Sofia–Niš). About 55 km from Sofia on the Bulgarian side and 80 km from Niš on the Serbian side. Opening hours: 24/7.

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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.

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Data sources

  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

Official sources: Border Police (MoI), Bulgarian Customs, MUP (Police/Border), Carina (Customs)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 05:24 the wait at Kalotina is 32 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 10 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.