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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.
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
During the period 30.01.2026 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):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 30.01.2026 — 5 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 5 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
To avoid long queues at the Kulata - 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 14:00 and 20:00 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 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.
Best days:
Saturday-Thursday (3 cars,
~0.3-1.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (3 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 05:00 - 07:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 30 up to 30 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Kulata by car?
Saturday or Thursday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kulata?
Friday — peak load (3 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Thu, Fri, Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Greece: Data not found
Address: Kulata
GPS Coordinates: 41.4367, 23.4147 Show on map
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