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Queue at Mamalyha — Kriva (bus)

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As of 21:00 the wait at Mamalyha is 0 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+3)
Air-raid alert near the Mamalyha crossingVinnytsia Oblast, ~98 km from the crossing — for 5 minDuring an alert, customs and border services at crossings in the affected oblast may be temporarily paused — the queue may not move until the all-clear.Data as of (Kyiv) · nakordoni.eu · up to 5 min delay, never a substitute for official air-raid warnings
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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.

Thu · 15.10.2026

LIVE0 buses (~15 min)As usual

As of 21:00 there are 0 buses in the queue, estimated wait ~15 min; usually at this hour: 0 buses (as usual).

Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 0 buses (~15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 0Predicted · 23:00 — 0 busesNow · 23:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min0Now22:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min02223:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min02300:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min00001:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min00102:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min00203:00 — 0 buses · Wait time ~15 min003
Now0 buses~15 minRecommended times
22:000 buses~15 minPeak load
23:000 buses~15 minRecommended times
00:000 buses~15 minRecommended times
01:000 buses~15 min
02:000 buses~15 min
03:000 buses~15 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 22:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 0Buses

Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 22:00 — 0 buses (~15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0, 01:00 — 0, 02:00 — 0, 03:00 — 0

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

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Forecast for Mamalyha (buses) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (20:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: This evening (20:00–21:00).

Next update: today at 22:00.
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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 Mamalyha - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Mamalyha - 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 Mamalyha - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
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Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 21:00
Official Data
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Source: State Border Guard of Ukraine
Updated: 21:31
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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Mamalyha By bus

Best days: Monday, Wednesday (1 bus, ~1.6-2.6 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (5 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🟢 Mon240%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🟢 Tue240%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🟢 Wed120%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🟢 Thu240%~2.9-3.9 hrs
🔴 Fri5100%~6.9-7.9 hrs
🟠 Sat480%~5.6-6.6 hrs
🔴 Sun5100%~6.9-7.9 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 175 up to 335 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Mamalyha by bus?

Wednesday or Monday — shortest queue (1 bus, ~1.6-2.6 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?

Friday — peak load (5 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Wed), 2-4 hrs (Mon–Tue, Thu), 5-7 hrs (Sat), 6-8 hrs (Fri, Sun).

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.

Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history.

Scheduled buses through this crossing
Next 6 hours · 21:00–03:00
3
🇪🇺 to the EU
3
🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Around the usual load · 3 buses vs ~4 usual · 0 in queue now
21:00
22:00
23:00
00:00
01:00
02:00
to the EU to Ukraine
Per day: 14 / 14 in each direction
By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry.
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Best Time to Cross Mamalyha today

22:00less queue
23:00less queue
00:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 21:00, there is no queue at Mamalyha checkpoint.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 76 days ago

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

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Mamalyha: 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 Mamalyha 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 Mamalyha 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).

Mamalyha: what this crossing is

Cars, minibuses and buses pass quickly. Trucks up to 7.5 t only; oversized and special vehicles require permits. Pedestrians and cyclists are allowed — one of the most convenient points for crossing on foot or by bike.

More about this crossing →

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 DPSU reports the number of vehicles it sees on its side, eCherha counts only registered trucks and buses, 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 Border Police, Moldovan Customs Service

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

Updated (local time, UTC+3)