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How long does it take to cross the border at Yagodyn?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 5 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Yagodyn?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 8 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.
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Best crossing times
Recommended times:
At the Yagodyn checkpoint, bus wait times range from 15 to 655 minutes. Peak congestion is expected at 13:00, 22:00, and 23:00; for the shortest queues, aim to cross at 12:00, 15:00, or 18:00.
Next update: today at 10:00.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Yagodyn - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.01.2026 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 09:00 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.01.2026 — 0 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 0 buses.
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 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 0 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 30.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 30.01.2026 — 0 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 9:00 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.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Yagodyn By bus
Best days:
Sunday-Tuesday (8 buses,
~10.7-11.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (10 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 9 | 90% | ~12-13 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: Saturday 03:00 - 05:00 and 01:00 - 03:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 400 up to 2800 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Yagodyn by bus?
Sunday or Tuesday — 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 (Sun), 12-13 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), 13-15 hrs (Thu, Sat).
Live Cameras
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
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)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| 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
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
Vehicle Technical Requirements
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
- Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
- High beam works
- Brake lights illuminate
- Reverse lights work
- Parking lights work
- Brakes respond instantly
- Turn signals work (left and right)
- Horn works
- Steering wheel turns easily
- Windshield wipers work
- All three mirrors in place
- No cracks longer than 30 cm
- Tread minimum 1.6 mm
- November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
- No bulges or damage
- Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
- 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Yagodyn
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Yagodyn
Address: 44350, Ukraine, Volyn region, Lubomlsky district, village Starovoytove
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.
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