Queue at Yagodyn — Dorohusk (bus)
bus
95
min
Wait time
Quieter than usual
20°C
Inside checkpoint: 6 cars · 1 год 26 min processing time
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Quieter than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
2 buses
Peak load:
3 buses (~3 h 51 min)
Shortest queue:
1 bus (~1 h 43 min)
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
16:00
19:00
20:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
02:00
07:00
15:00
Forecast for Yagodyn (buses) — generated at 00:00, covering today.
• Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~140 min, moderate load (peaks at ~230 min around 00:00).
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~210 min, busy (peaks at ~335 min around 10:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~345 min, very busy (peaks at ~495 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~390 min, very busy (peaks at ~550 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~195 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~140 min, moderate load (peaks at ~230 min around 00:00).
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~210 min, busy (peaks at ~335 min around 10:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~345 min, very busy (peaks at ~495 min around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~390 min, very busy (peaks at ~550 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~195 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Scheduled buses through this crossing
Next 6 hours · 00:00–06:00
22
🇪🇺 to the EU
35
🇺🇦 to Ukraine
Around the usual load · 22 buses vs ~26 usual · 1 in queue now
00:00
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
to the EU
to Ukraine
Per day: 105 / 105 in each direction
Per day: 105 / 105 in each direction
By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry.
How did you like this checkpoint?
3.0 · 38 review
Best time to cross Yagodyn today
16:00↓98%−98%
17:00↓99%−99%
22:00↓98%−98%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Yagodyn
Current Data
As of 00:33, at Yagodyn checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Yagodyn?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 140 min (~2 hours 20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 70 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Yagodyn?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 86 min (~1 hour 26 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 2 hours 9 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Yagodyn border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Yagodyn 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
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Yagodyn: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Yagodyn happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of of buses at Yagodyn typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
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 Yagodyn - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Yagodyn - bus 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 06:00 30.07.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 30.07.2026 — 3 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 30.07.2026 — 4 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 30.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.07.2026 — 3 buses.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 30.07.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.07.2026 — 2 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Yagodyn - bus 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 5:00 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 Yagodyn - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Our Data
1h 35min
(1 cars)
Official Data
15min
(0 cars)
Difference: +1h 20min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Yagodyn By bus
Best days:
Sunday-Monday (8 buses,
~10.7-11.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (10 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 9 | 90% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 9 | 90% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 9 | 90% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 19:00 - 21:00 and 22:00 - 00:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 160 up to 2240 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 Yagodyn by bus?
Sunday or Monday — shortest queue (8 buses, ~10.7-11.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Yagodyn?
Thursday — peak load (10 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 10-12 hrs (Mon, Sun), 12-13 hrs (Tue, Wed, Fri), 13-15 hrs (Thu, Sat).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
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:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
For bus passengers
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
Personal documents:
- Valid biometric passport
Proof of travel:
- Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)
Mandatory:
- Medical insurance policy valid in the EU
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 Yagodyn
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: 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: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not Available
International Road Transport Control: Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
All airport boardsUser Reviews — 3.1/5 (30 reviews)
Traveler sentiment at Yagodyn is mixed and heavily dependent on timing, with an average rating just above neutral. Nearly everyone crossing by bus toward Poland reports the same core frustration: the wait to exit into Poland is far longer than the Ukrainian side. Reported total crossing times for both borders range widely, from a fast 1.5-3 hours on quiet nights to a punishing 8-12 hours during peak periods, with several reviewers citing 4-7 hours stuck on the Polish side alone. Queues are measured in buses: a good night is 3-4 buses ahead, while bad days saw 15-28 buses waiting, with one report of only a single bus cleared in several hours. The electronic queue system drew specific criticism for being slow and glitchy, especially overnight. A recurring pattern is that crossings after 22:00 take dramatically longer, and full luggage scans plus suitcase inspections add time. On the positive side, off-peak and early-morning crossings (around 06:50-09:00) were praised, with the Ukrainian side sometimes cleared in 30-40 minutes. Practical tips from reviewers: aim to enter the border before 22:00, expect longer waits with children (one advised taking the train instead for comfort), and note that Polish shift changes around 09:00 can suddenly speed things up. Overall, expect delays toward Poland and plan for early, non-peak timing.
⭐ 3.1/5
30 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Yagodyn, By bus
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Вночі стояла з 21 до 1 ночі, 2 автобуси перед нами. . Система і тоді вимахувалась, але з горем навпіл працювала. . Дуже довго. В сторону України дуже і дуже довго. То, мабуть, 4 години в порівнянні з тим, що люди в сторону Польщі вже 11 стоять, ще прекрасно
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до 22:00 заїзд в кордон, бо після 22 вже як показує практика все набагато довше
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Їхала з Луцьку. Володимир-ТрансMyWay о 9:20. По графіку він прибуває в шопена в 17:20, о 18:10 я вже була на місці. Український і польський кордон пройшли відносно швидко
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Доброї ночі, стоїмо з 23.40 перед кордоном ( електронна черга з 01.00 до 03.00 те що сказав водій) на даний момент заїхали на українську зону то ми 4ті і 1 автобус( флікс) вже під навісом проходить.
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Приїхали о півночі, зараз лише (04:12) почали проходити контроль. Сказали всім вийти з автобуса із речами. Раджу уникати такої подорожі, особливо, якщо ви з дітьми. Довелось дітей о 4й ночі будити, одягати швидко і виходити... У потязі більше комфорту і по-людяному, тому краще обирайте потяги
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Yagodyn
Address: 44350, Ukraine, Volyn region, Lubomlsky district, village Starovoytove (44350, Україна, Волинська обл., Любомльський р-н, с. Старовойтове)
Phone: 03377 34101
GPS Coordinates: 51.187826, 23.81066 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M-07 highway to Korosten, from Korosten via the M-07 highway to Sarny, from Sarny via the M-07 highway to Kovel, from Kovel via the M-07 highway to Starovoytovo, from Starovoytovo via the M-07 highway to the Yahodyn checkpoint.
Nearest checkpoints
- Ustyluh – 43.6 km
- Uhryniv – 70.6 km
- Rava-Ruska – 102.9 km
- Hrushiv – 127 km
- Krakivets – 145.6 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!