Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
How long does it take to cross the border at Porubne?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 12 hours 12 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Porubne?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 150 min (~2 hours 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 6 hours 2 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
8.2 km
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8.4 km
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26.4 km
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Porubne 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 Porubne 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 (Romania), 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 06.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - 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 09:00 06.06.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 06.06.2026 — 8 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 27. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 06.06.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 06.06.2026 — 27 cars.
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 06.06.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 06.06.2026 — 0 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 06.06.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 06.06.2026 — 0 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Porubne - 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 5:00 and 9:00 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 Porubne - 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-Friday (26 cars,
~2.6-3.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (36 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 26 | 72% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 31 | 86% | ~3.1-4.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 33 | 92% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 31 | 86% | ~3.1-4.1 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 27 | 75% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 35 | 97% | ~3.5-4.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 36 | 100% | ~3.6-4.6 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 01:00 - 03:00 and 16:00 - 18:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 120 up to 600 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Porubne by car?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (26 cars, ~2.6-3.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Porubne?
Sunday 01:00-03:00 and 16:00-18:00 — peak load (36 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon, Fri), 3-5 hrs (Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun).
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.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Romania:
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 77.87 | 74.60 | - | 84.15 | 45.44 |
| Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 |
| WOG | 82.90 | 79.90 | - | 88.90 | 46.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| OKKO | 82.90 | 79.90 | - | 88.90 | 46.90 |
| Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
Address: Chernivtsi Oblast, Hlybotskyi district, village of Terebleche (М19).
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, +38 (03734) 2-42-42
GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Starokostiantyniv, from Starokostiantyniv via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Mohyliv, from Mohyliv via the R19 highway to Terebleche and further to the Porubne border crossing point.
