Queue at Olszyna — Forst
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As of 07:25 the wait at Olszyna is 27 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+1)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 · 29.10.2026
LIVE2 cars (~27 min)As usual
As of 08:25 there are 2 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~27 min; usually at this hour: 2 cars (as usual).
Now2 cars~27 min
09:003 cars~27 minPeak load
10:003 cars~34 minShortest queue
11:003 cars~34 minRecommended times
12:003 cars~35 min
13:003 cars~34 minRecommended times
14:003 cars~34 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 19:00, 20:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00.
ActualNowPredicted 2Cars
Today (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 09:00 — 3 cars (~27 min), Shortest queue 10:00 — 3 cars (~34 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 3, 10:00 — 3, 11:00 — 3, 12:00 — 3, 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 3
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Olszyna (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
• This morning (09:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (09:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• This morning (09:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (09:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Olszyna — Cars, PL → DE
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Quietest day
Thursday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Friday
on average 4 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 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 |
| Tuesday | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 2 |
| Wednesday | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Thursday | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 4 |
| Friday | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| Saturday | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 |
| Sunday | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Thursday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Friday: on average 4 cars in the queue.
Calculated from 659 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Olszyna (Cars, PL → DE) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Thursday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Friday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Olszyna (Cars, PL → DE)?
Statistics are calculated from real observations: traveler reports, official sources and automatic measurements. Data is updated daily.
Data updated: 29.10.2026 · 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 Olszyna - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 28.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Olszyna - 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 07:00 28.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 28.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 28.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 03:00 28.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Olszyna - 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 5:00 and 7:00 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 Olszyna - 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 Olszyna By car
Best days:
Tuesday, Sunday (3 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (3 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 06:00 - 08:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 21 up to 45 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Olszyna by car?
Sunday or Tuesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Olszyna?
Monday — peak load (3 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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Best Time to Cross Olszyna today
10:00less queue
11:00less queue
13:00less queue
Current Data
As of 07:25, at Olszyna checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Olszyna?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 3 min (~3 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 33 days ago
Does the EES system work at Olszyna border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Olszyna 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
14 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
40 km/h
Road works
A15 | Forst - Roggosen (2.80 km)
Road works
A15 | Forst - Roggosen (2.80 km)
Road works
A15 | Forst - Cottbus-Süd (5.70 km)
Road works
A15 | Forst - Cottbus-Süd (5.80 km)
Road works
A15 | Forst - Roggosen (6.70 km)
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
16.4 km
Roadworks
16.4 km
Congestion
16.8 km
Stationary traffic. Roadworks
16.8 km
Road works
17 km
Roadworks
17 km
Congestion
17.2 km
Stationary traffic. Roadworks
17.2 km
Congestion
31.5 km
Stationary traffic
31.5 km
On the other side of the border
Free flow
140 km/h
Fuel Prices
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Poland
Average prices in Poland (Lubuskie Voivodeship)
Pb95
6.60 zł
Pb98
7.91 zł
Diesel
7.32 zł
LPG
3.61 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 Olszyna
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.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Olszyna
Address: Poland, Border Crossing Olszyna (Polska, Przejście graniczne Olszyna)
GPS Coordinates: 51.666802, 14.752784 Show on map
How to get there
Olszyna border crossing is located on the border between Poland and Germany.
Nearest checkpoints
- Zasieki – 13 km
- Łęknica – 15.7 km
- Przewóz – 25.5 km
- Gubin – 31.4 km
- Jędrzychowice – 56.6 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 07:25 the wait at Olszyna is 27 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Thursday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Zgorzelec — 1 vehicles, 60 km, ~60 min drive.