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As of 18:25 the wait at Promachonas is 75 min. 3 vehicles are in the queue.

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Queue at Promachonas — Kulata

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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.

Wed · 09.09.2026

LIVE3 cars (~1 h 15 min)Much quieter than usual
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 15 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 5, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 4, 23:00 — 3, 00:00 — 3, 01:00 — 2Predicted · 20:00 — 14 carsNow · 20:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min3Now20:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~1 h 15 min52021:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~46 min32122:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~53 min42223:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~45 min32300:00 — 3 cars · Wait time ~45 min30001:00 — 2 cars · Wait time ~44 min201
Now3 cars~1 h 15 min
20:005 cars~1 h 15 minPeak load
21:003 cars~46 min
22:004 cars~53 min
23:003 cars~45 minRecommended times
00:003 cars~45 minRecommended times
01:002 cars~44 minShortest queue

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 01:00, 23:00.

ActualNowPredicted 14Cars

Today (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 20:00 — 5 cars (~1 h 15 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 2 cars (~44 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 5, 21:00 — 3, 22:00 — 4, 23:00 — 3, 00:00 — 3, 01:00 — 2

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Updated:

Forecast for Promachonas (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.

• This evening (18:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~80 min, busy (peaks at ~125 min around 11:00).

Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 20:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Promachonas — Cars, GR → BG

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Wednesday, 04:00–07:00
~2 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 16:00–19:00
~17 cars
Quietest day
Thursday
on average 4 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 7 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Promachonas (Cars, GR → BG) (cars)
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Monday333222382114164174848522322
Tuesday222224264431431925314454623
Wednesday3342212103114224921434444254
Thursday22212134413135113633343642
Friday333233134132123—3536472345
Saturday24413132473143125125155123743
Sunday2422223431322232541233131033410

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Thursday: on average 4 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: on average 7 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 04:00 and 07:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00 (up to 17 cars).

Calculated from 1 568 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Promachonas (Cars, GR → BG) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Thursday (4 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Promachonas (Cars, GR → BG)?

Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 04:00 and 07:00. The worst time is Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00.

Data updated: 09.09.2026 · 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 Promachonas - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 08.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Promachonas - 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 2 to 13 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 08.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 08.09.2026 — 13 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 6 to 12 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 08.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 08.09.2026 — 12 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 6 to 8 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 08.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 08.09.2026 — 8 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 03:00 08.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 08.09.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Promachonas - 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 3:00 and 6:00 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 Promachonas - 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 Promachonas By car

Best days: Monday–Tuesday (3 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (3 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Tue3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Wed3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Thu3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Fri3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Sat3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Sun3100%~1.3-2.3 hrs

Peak time: Wednesday 23:00 - 01:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 63 up to 87 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 Promachonas by car?

Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Promachonas?

Friday — peak load (3 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (every day).

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Best Time to Cross Promachonas today

01:00↓20%−20%
23:00↓17%−17%
00:00↓17%−17%
Based on historical data.
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Current Data

As of 18:25, at Promachonas checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.

Does the EES system work at Promachonas border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Promachonas 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.

Learn more about EES

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

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated (local time, UTC+3)

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.

Data sources

  • DPSU — official data of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
  • eCherha — the electronic queue for trucks and buses
  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

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.

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