Queue at Vrashka Chuka — Rgotina
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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.
Sat · 12.09.2026
Actual 02:461 car (~25 min)
Now2 cars
07:001 car~25 minShortest queue
08:001 car~27 min
09:002 cars~32 minRecommended times
10:002 cars~38 minPeak load
11:002 cars~37 min
12:001 car~29 minRecommended times
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 19:00, 20:00, 21:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 07:00, 09:00, 12:00.
ActualCars
Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 10:00 — 2 cars (~38 min), Shortest queue 07:00 — 1 car (~25 min) · Next hours: 07:00 — 1, 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 1
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Forecast for Vrashka Chuka (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Vrashka Chuka — Cars, BG → RS
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 11:00–13:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 09:00–13:00
~3 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 1 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 2 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Tuesday | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Thursday | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Friday | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Saturday | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Sunday | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 1 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 11:00 and 13:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 09:00 and 13:00 (up to 3 cars).
Calculated from 327 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Vrashka Chuka (Cars, BG → RS) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (1 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Vrashka Chuka (Cars, BG → RS)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 11:00 and 13:00. The worst time is Saturday between 09:00 and 13:00.
Data updated: 12.09.2026 · 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 Vrashka Chuka - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vrashka Chuka - 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 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Vrashka Chuka - 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 1:00 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 Vrashka Chuka - 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
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Best Time to Cross Vrashka Chuka today
07:00↓45%−45%
12:00↓30%−30%
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Vrashka Chuka
Current Data
As of 02:46, at Vrashka Chuka checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
Does the EES system work at Vrashka Chuka border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vrashka Chuka 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Vrashka Chuka in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Vrashka Chuka.
Vrška Čuka (Serbia) — entry lane, seen from BG→RS
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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
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Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- 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
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- 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!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Vrashka Chuka
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Vrashka Chuka
Address: 3800 Kula, Bulgaria
Phone: +3599382003; +3599382501
Email: lom.mp4213@customs.bg
GPS Coordinates: 43.849, 22.380092 Show on map
How to get there
By car: From Sofia take E79/I‑1 north via Vratsa to Vidin (approx. 149 km), then follow Road II‑14 east through Novoseltsi, Bela Rada and Voynitsa to Kula and onward to the Vrashka Chuka checkpoint (approx. 42 km), total approx. 192 km.
Nearest checkpoints
- Oltomantsi – 13.7 km
- Bregovo – 39.2 km
- Kalotina – 102.8 km
- Strezimirovtsi – 117 km
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