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 ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Porubne?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 360 min (~6 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day 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
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 buses 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 15.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - bus 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 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 15.06.2026 — 1 bus.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.06.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 15.06.2026 — 1 bus.
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 15.06.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 15.06.2026 — 1 bus.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 15.06.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 15.06.2026 — 1 bus.
To avoid long queues at the Porubne - bus 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 Porubne - bus 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-Tuesday (8 buses,
~10.7-11.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (11 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 8 | 73% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 9 | 82% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 10 | 91% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 10 | 91% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 10 | 91% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 11 | 100% | ~14.7-15.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 9 | 82% | ~12-13 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 08:00 - 10:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 2800 up to 2800 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Porubne by bus?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (8 buses, ~10.7-11.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Porubne?
Saturday — peak load (11 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 10-12 hrs (Mon), 12-13 hrs (Tue, Sun), 13-15 hrs (Wed, Thu, Fri), 14-16 hrs (Sat).
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 cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
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: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Romania:
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.
