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As of 19:56 the wait at Tudora is 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Tudora — Starokozache (bus)

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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

Mon · 14.09.202614–20 September 2026

Actual 19:561 bus (~15 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 01:00 — 1 bus (~23 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~15 min) · Next hours: 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 119:00 — 1 bus · Actual1920:00 — 1 bus · Actual2021:00 — 1 bus · Actual2122:00 — 1 bus · Actual2223:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~15 min1Now00:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~15 min10001:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~23 min10102:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~23 min10203:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~22 min10304:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~22 min104
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 01:00 — 1 bus (~23 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~15 min) · Next hours: 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 100:00 — 1 bus · Actual0001:00 — 1 bus · Actual02:00 — 1 bus · Actual03:00 — 1 bus · Actual0304:00 — 1 bus · Actual05:00 — 1 bus · Actual06:00 — 1 bus · Actual0607:00 — 1 bus · Actual08:00 — 1 bus · Actual09:00 — 1 bus · Actual0910:00 — 1 bus · Actual11:00 — 1 bus · Actual12:00 — 1 bus · Actual1213:00 — 1 bus · Actual14:00 — 1 bus · Actual15:00 — 1 bus · Actual1516:00 — 1 bus · Actual17:00 — 1 bus · Actual18:00 — 1 bus · Actual1819:00 — 1 bus · Actual20:00 — 1 bus · Actual21:00 — 1 bus · Actual2122:00 — 1 bus · Actual23:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~15 min1Now00:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~15 min101:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~23 min102:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~23 min103:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~22 min10304:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~22 min1
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Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 11:00, 12:00, 21:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 04:00, 23:00.

ActualBuses

Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 01:00 — 1 bus (~23 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~15 min) · Next hours: 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 1

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Tudora (buses) — updated at 22:00, covering through the end of tomorrow.

• Tonight (22:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Late tomorrow evening (21:00–22:00): ~20 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tonight (22:00–06:00).

Next update: tomorrow at 00:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Mon 14.09 — 7 buses (17:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 bus (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 01:00 — 1 bus (~23 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~15 min) · Next hours: 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 1Mon 14.09: 7 buses7Mon 14Tue 15.09: 6 buses6Tue 15Wed 16.09: 4 buses4Wed 16Thu 17.09: 4 buses4Thu 17Fri 18.09: 4 buses4Fri 18Sat 19.09: 2 buses2Sat 19Sun 20.09: 2 buses2Sun 20

Peak load: Mon 14.09 — 7 buses (17:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 bus (00:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 01:00 — 1 bus (~23 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~15 min) · Next hours: 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 1, 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 1

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Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 7 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 bus
Mon 14.09: Peak load 17:00 — 7 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 209:00 — 30910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 11213:00 — 214:00 — 215:00 — 21516:00 — 217:00 — 7718:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 223:00 — 1
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 6 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 bus
Tue 15.09: Peak load 17:00 — 6 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 209:00 — 30910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 215:00 — 11516:00 — 217:00 — 6618:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 1
Wed · 16.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 4 buses   Shortest queue 05:00 · 1 bus
Wed 16.09: Peak load 17:00 — 4 buses; Shortest queue 05:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 10001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 1106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 4418:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Thu · 17.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 4 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 bus
Thu 17.09: Peak load 17:00 — 4 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 4418:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Fri · 18.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 4 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 bus
Fri 18.09: Peak load 17:00 — 4 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 112:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 4418:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Sat · 19.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 2 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 bus
Sat 19.09: Peak load 17:00 — 2 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 10910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 215:00 — 11516:00 — 217:00 — 2218:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 223:00 — 1
Sun · 20.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 2 buses   Shortest queue 00:00 · 1 bus
Sun 20.09: Peak load 17:00 — 2 buses; Shortest queue 00:00 — 1 bus00:00 — 110001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 10304:00 — 105:00 — 106:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 10910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 215:00 — 11516:00 — 217:00 — 2218:00 — 11819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 223:00 — 1

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

When is the best time to cross at Tudora — Buses, MD → UA

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

Best time
Monday, 08:00–10:00
~1 buses
Heaviest load
Thursday, 11:00–14:00
~2 buses
Quietest day
Saturday
on average 1 buses
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 1 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 1 buses · weekend: 1 buses

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Tudora (Buses, MD → UA) (buses)
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Monday————————11211——22——1—1——
Tuesday————————12——1—11111—1111
Wednesday1————11——1—11——21—21—21—
Thursday—————————2—13121111—————
Friday————1—11—212—11—1——1—121
Saturday———————1—11111—11—1111——
Sunday——————1111———1——2—211———

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Saturday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Thursday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00.
  • Peak load is on Thursday between 11:00 and 14:00 (up to 2 buses).

Calculated from 266 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Tudora (Buses, MD → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (1 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Tudora (Buses, MD → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00. The worst time is Thursday between 11:00 and 14:00.

Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Chisinau

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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 Tudora - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Tudora - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Tudora - bus 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 Tudora By bus

Best days: Saturday–Sunday (1 bus, ~0.4-1.4 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (1 bus).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🔴 Mon1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Tue1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Wed1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Thu1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Fri1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Sat1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs
🔴 Sun1100%~0.4-1.4 hrs

Peak time: Monday 23:00 - 01:00 and 06:00 - 08:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 21 up to 39 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Tudora by bus?

Sunday or Saturday — shortest queue (1 bus, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Tudora?

Friday — peak load (1 bus).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).

How long did the bus wait at the border?

Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border.

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Best Time to Cross Tudora today

23:00less queue
00:00less queue
04:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 19:56, at Tudora checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Tudora?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 70 min (~1 hour 10 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 2 days ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Tudora.

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Tudora: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Tudora 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 Tudora 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.

The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).

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

Official sources: Moldovan Customs Service, eQueue (eCherha)

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 19:56 the wait at Tudora is 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
  • Usually at this hour there are 1 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Saturday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.