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Queue at Šalčininkai — Benyakoni

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As of 17:56 the wait at Šalčininkai is 0 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
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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

Sun · 08.11.20268–14 November 2026

Actual 16:560 cars (~15 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sun · 08.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~11 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 0 cars (~11 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 116:00 — 0 cars · Actual1617:00 — 0 cars · Actual1718:00 — 0 cars · Actual1819:00 — 0 cars · Actual1920:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~11 min3Now21:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~11 min32122:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~13 min02223:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~11 min02300:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~12 min00001:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~15 min101
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Sun · 08.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~11 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 0 cars (~11 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 100:00 — 0 cars · Actual0001:00 — 0 cars · Actual02:00 — 0 cars · Actual03:00 — 0 cars · Actual0304:00 — 0 cars · Actual05:00 — 0 cars · Actual06:00 — 0 cars · Actual0607:00 — 0 cars · Actual08:00 — 0 cars · Actual09:00 — 0 cars · Actual0910:00 — 0 cars · Actual11:00 — 0 cars · Actual12:00 — 0 cars · Actual1213:00 — 0 cars · Actual14:00 — 0 cars · Actual15:00 — 0 cars · Actual1516:00 — 0 cars · Actual17:00 — 0 cars · Actual18:00 — 0 cars · Actual1819:00 — 0 cars · Actual20:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~11 min3Now21:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~11 min322:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~13 min023:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~11 min000:00 — 0 cars · Wait time ~12 min00001:00 — 1 car · Wait time ~15 min1
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Now3 cars~11 minPeak load
21:003 cars~11 minBetter to avoid
22:000 cars~13 minRecommended times
23:000 cars~11 minShortest queue
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01:001 car~15 min
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Now3 cars~11 minPeak load
21:003 cars~11 minBetter to avoid
22:000 cars~13 minRecommended times
23:000 cars~11 minShortest queue
00:000 cars~12 minRecommended times
01:001 car~15 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualCars

Today (Sun · 08.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~11 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 0 cars (~11 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 1

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Šalčininkai (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~10 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 8.11 — 5 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 8.11 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Sun · 08.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~11 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 0 cars (~11 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 1Sun 8.11: 5 cars5Sun 8Mon 9.11: 3 cars3Mon 9Tue 10.11: 3 cars3Tue 10Wed 11.11: 3 cars3Wed 11Thu 12.11: 3 cars3Thu 12Fri 13.11: 3 cars3Fri 13Sat 14.11: 4 cars4Sat 14

Peak load: Sun 8.11 — 5 cars (16:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 8.11 — 0 cars (00:00) · Today (Sun · 08.11.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 3 cars (~11 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 0 cars (~11 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 1

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Sun · 08.11.2026Peak load 16:00 · 5 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Sun 8.11: Peak load 16:00 — 5 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 314:00 — 315:00 — 31516:00 — 5517:00 — 418:00 — 41819:00 — 420:00 — 321:00 — 32122:00 — 023:00 — 0
Mon · 09.11.2026Peak load 09:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 0 cars
Mon 9.11: Peak load 09:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 000001:00 — 102:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 330910:00 — 311:00 — 212:00 — 11213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 21516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 221:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Tue · 10.11.2026Peak load 10:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 13:00 · 2 cars
Tue 10.11: Peak load 10:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 13:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 30910:00 — 3311:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 2214:00 — 215:00 — 21516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 221:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Wed · 11.11.2026Peak load 09:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 13:00 · 1 car
Wed 11.11: Peak load 09:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 13:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 330910:00 — 311:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 1114:00 — 215:00 — 21516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 220:00 — 221:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Thu · 12.11.2026Peak load 10:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 13:00 · 1 car
Thu 12.11: Peak load 10:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 13:00 — 1 car00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 309:00 — 30910:00 — 3311:00 — 312:00 — 21213:00 — 1114:00 — 215:00 — 21516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 21819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Fri · 13.11.2026Peak load 14:00 · 3 cars   Shortest queue 18:00 · 2 cars
Fri 13.11: Peak load 14:00 — 3 cars; Shortest queue 18:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 206:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 30910:00 — 311:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 314:00 — 3315:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 218:00 — 221819:00 — 220:00 — 221:00 — 22122:00 — 223:00 — 2
Sat · 14.11.2026Peak load 19:00 · 4 cars   Shortest queue 23:00 · 0 cars
Sat 14.11: Peak load 19:00 — 4 cars; Shortest queue 23:00 — 0 cars00:00 — 20001:00 — 102:00 — 103:00 — 00304:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 314:00 — 315:00 — 31516:00 — 217:00 — 318:00 — 41819:00 — 4420:00 — 421:00 — 22122:00 — 023:00 — 00

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

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

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

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

During the period 07.11.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Šalčininkai - passenger car 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):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 07.11.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 07.11.2026 — 2 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 07.11.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 07.11.2026 — 0 cars.

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

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Šalčininkai - 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 13:00 and 20:00 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 Šalčininkai - 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 Šalčininkai By car

Best days: Thursday, Saturday (2 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (18 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon18100%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🟢 Tue844%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🟢 Wed950%~0.9-1.9 hrs
🟢 Thu422%~0.5-1.5 hrs
🟢 Sat211%~0.3-1.3 hrs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Šalčininkai by car?

Saturday or Thursday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Šalčininkai?

Monday — peak load (18 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue–Thu, Sat), 1-3 hrs (Mon).

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Best Time to Cross Šalčininkai today

23:00↓100%−100%
00:00↓93%−93%
22:00↓86%−86%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 17:56, there is no queue at Šalčininkai checkpoint.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 1 day ago

Does the EES system work at Šalčininkai border crossing?

EES Inactive

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

Live Cameras

Live Webcam Šalčininkai in real time

In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Šalčininkai.

Benyakoni Entry - Šalčininkai border crossing webcam
2026-11-08 21:28:20 +03

Benyakoni Entry

Free flow 20 km/h

27 min ago

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

Free flow 20 km/h
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Closure
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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

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

Official sources: State Border Guard Service, Lithuanian Customs, State Border Committee, State Customs Committee

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

At a glance

  • As of 17:56 the wait at Šalčininkai is 0 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 3 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.