Queue at Kulata — Promachonas
passenger car
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Wait time
Unknown
22°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
2 cars
Peak load:
4 cars (~51 min)
Shortest queue:
2 cars (~39 min)
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Best time to cross Kulata today
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Current Data
As of 01:50, there is no queue at Kulata checkpoint.
Does the EES system work at Kulata border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kulata 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 Kulata in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kulata.
Kulata (Bulgaria → Greece)
Free flow 20 km/h
49 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
On the other side of the border
Free flow
20 km/h
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
No queue detected — crossing without delays
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Kulata - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kulata - 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):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
No data for
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Kulata - 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 Kulata By car
Best days:
Monday-Tuesday (3 cars,
~0.3-1.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (3 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 06:00 - 08:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 24 up to 30 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Kulata by car?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kulata?
Friday 06:00-08:00 and 13:00-15:00 — peak load (3 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
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 Kulata
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: Bulgaria: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Greece: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Kulata
Address: Kulata
GPS Coordinates: 41.38, 23.363156 Show on map
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!