Queue at Świecko — Frankfurt (Oder) Autobahn
passenger car
27
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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
LIVE2 cars (~27 min)Quieter than usual
As of 17:10 there are 2 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~27 min; usually at this hour: 4 cars (quieter than usual).
Now2 cars~27 min
18:004 cars~27 minBetter to avoid
19:004 cars~38 minPeak load
20:003 cars~35 minRecommended times
21:003 cars~35 minShortest queue
22:003 cars~35 minRecommended times
23:003 cars~35 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.
ActualNowPredicted 4Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 4 cars (~38 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 3 cars (~35 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 4, 19:00 — 4, 20:00 — 3, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 3, 23:00 — 3
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Świecko (passenger cars) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Świecko — Cars, PL → DE
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 3 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 cars · weekend: 3 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 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 |
| Tuesday | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| Wednesday | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 4 |
| Thursday | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Friday | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 |
| Saturday | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 |
| Sunday | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Sunday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Thursday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
Calculated from 728 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Świecko (Cars, PL → DE) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Świecko (Cars, PL → DE)?
Statistics are calculated from real observations: traveler reports, official sources and automatic measurements. Data is updated daily.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Warsaw
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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 Świecko - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Świecko - 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 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 16:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Świecko - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Świecko - 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 Świecko By car
Best days:
Wednesday, Sunday (3 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (4 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 4 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 3 | 75% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 08:00 - 10:00 and 06:00 - 08:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 21 up to 171 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Świecko by car?
Sunday or Wednesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Świecko?
Thursday — peak load (4 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).
How did you like this checkpoint?
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Current Data
As of 16:10, at Świecko checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.
Does the EES system work at Świecko border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Świecko 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 40 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
40 km/h
Road works
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Road works
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Road works
A12 | Biegener Hellen-Süd - Frankfurt(Oder)-West (12.50 km)
Road works
A12 | Briesen - Frankfurt(Oder)-West (16.50 km)
Other
A12 | Briesen - Müllrose (18.80 km)
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
2.5 km
2.5 km
Closure
3.2 km
3.2 km
Closure
3.5 km
3.5 km
Road works
3.6 km
3.6 km
Closure
3.6 km
3.6 km
Fuel Prices
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Poland
Average prices in Poland (Lubuskie Voivodeship)
Pb95
7.87 zł
Pb98
8.76 zł
Diesel
8.73 zł
LPG
3.03 zł
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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 Świecko
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: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Germany: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Świecko
Address: Poland, Border Crossing Świecko (Polska, Przejście graniczne Świecko)
GPS Coordinates: 52.315497, 14.577875 Show on map
How to get there
Świecko border crossing is located on the border between Poland and Germany.
Nearest checkpoints
- Słubice – 3.9 km
- Kostrzyn nad Odrą – 29.5 km
- Gubin – 42 km
- Zasieki – 61.3 km
- Olszyna – 73.1 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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 16:10 the wait at Świecko is 27 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 08:00–10:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Olszyna — 1 vehicles, 73 km, ~73 min drive.