Queue at Macelj — Gruškovje
passenger car
16
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-50%
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Quieter than usual
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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.
Mon · 14.09.2026
LIVE1 car (~16 min)Quieter than usual
As of 06:42 there are 1 car in the queue, estimated wait ~16 min; usually at this hour: 2 cars (quieter than usual).
Now1 car~16 minBetter to avoid
08:002 cars~16 min
09:002 cars~19 minRecommended times
10:002 cars~19 minRecommended times
11:002 cars~19 minShortest queue
12:002 cars~20 min
13:002 cars~21 minPeak load
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.
ActualNowPredicted 2Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 2 cars (~21 min), Shortest queue 11:00 — 2 cars (~19 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 2, 09:00 — 2, 10:00 — 2, 11:00 — 2, 12:00 — 2, 13:00 — 2
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Macelj (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 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): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 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 Macelj — Cars, SI → HR
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Tuesday, 17:00–21:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 06:00–09:00
~10 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 5 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 2 cars · weekend: 2 cars
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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Thursday | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Friday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Saturday | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunday | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 17:00 and 21:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 06:00 and 09:00 (up to 10 cars).
Calculated from 1 075 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Macelj (Cars, SI → HR) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Macelj (Cars, SI → HR)?
Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 17:00 and 21:00. The worst time is Saturday between 06:00 and 09:00.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Zagreb
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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 Macelj - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Macelj - 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 12:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 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 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 23:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
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 04:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Macelj - 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 4:00 and 12:00 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 Macelj - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
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Current Data
As of 06:42, at Macelj checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
Does the EES system work at Macelj border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Macelj 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 Macelj in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Macelj.
Free flow 121 km/h
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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
121 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
22 km
22 km
Road works
26.8 km
26.8 km
Road works
26.9 km
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Road works
26.9 km
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Road works
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
For passenger cars
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.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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 Macelj
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: Slovenia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Croatia: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Macelj
Address: Slovenia, Border Crossing Macelj
GPS Coordinates: 46.267026, 15.868968 Show on map
How to get there
Macelj border crossing is located on the border between Slovenia and Croatia.
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Macelj: what this crossing is
Location: Macelj (Slovenia) – Gruškovje (Croatia). Operating hours: 24 hours a day, every day. Type: international crossing for passenger vehicles.
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.
At a glance
- As of 06:42 the wait at Macelj is 16 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Thursday, the quietest window is 18:00–20:00.