Queue at Kotroman — Vardište
passenger car
20
min
+67%
Wait time
As usual
Forecast for next 6 hours
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As usual
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
1 car
Peak load:
2 cars (~24 min)
Shortest queue:
1 car (~20 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.64x
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Best time to cross Kotroman today
18:00↓58%−58%
19:00↓58%−58%
22:00↓72%−72%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Kotroman
Current Data
As of 00:56, at Kotroman checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Kotroman izlaz (Serbia → Bosnia)
Vardište Entry (Bosnia ← Serbia)
Free flow 40 km/h
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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
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Kotroman - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kotroman - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 10:00 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 30.07.2026 — 5 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 30.07.2026 — 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 18:00 30.07.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 02:00 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 03:00 30.07.2026 — 4 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Kotroman - 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 2:00 and 10:00 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 Kotroman - 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 Kotroman By car
Best days:
Monday (3 cars,
~0.3-1.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (3 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Kotroman by car?
Monday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kotroman?
Monday — peak load (3 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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 Kotroman
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: Serbia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Kotroman
Address: Serbia, Border Crossing Kotroman
GPS Coordinates: 43.76799, 19.48489 Show on map
How to get there
Kotroman border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Bosnia.
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