Queue at Kulata — Promachonas
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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.
Sun · 13.09.2026
Now3 cars~36 minPeak load
14:002 cars~43 minShortest queue
15:002 cars~44 minRecommended times
16:003 cars~46 min
17:003 cars~46 min
18:003 cars~45 minBetter to avoid
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 14:00, 15:00, 18:00.
Cars
Today (Sun · 13.09.2026): Peak load 13:00 — 3 cars (~36 min), Shortest queue 14:00 — 2 cars (~43 min) · Next hours: 13:00 — 3, 14:00 — 2, 15:00 — 2, 16:00 — 3, 17:00 — 3, 18:00 — 3
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Kulata (passenger cars) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 14:00.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 14:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Kulata — Cars, BG → GR
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Wednesday, 07:00–09:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 06:00–08:00
~3 cars
Quietest day
Monday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Wednesday
on average 2 cars
Typical load by hour
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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 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Tuesday | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 |
| Thursday | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Friday | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Saturday | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Sunday | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Monday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Wednesday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 07:00 and 09:00.
- Peak load is on Wednesday between 06:00 and 08:00 (up to 3 cars).
Calculated from 974 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Kulata (Cars, BG → GR) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Kulata (Cars, BG → GR)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 07:00 and 09:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 06:00 and 08:00.
Data updated: 13.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Athens
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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 Kulata - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 12.09.2026 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
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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, Sunday (2 cars,
~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (2 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 2 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 03:00 - 05:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 36 up to 60 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Kulata by car?
Sunday or Monday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kulata?
Friday — peak load (2 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 Kulata today
14:00↓27%−27%
15:00↓20%−20%
18:00↓17%−17%
Current Data
As of 22:35, at Kulata checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
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) — live view via the Sofia-direction camera
Free flow 20 km/h
1 h 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
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!