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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 ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 8 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Yagodyn?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 360 min (~6 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 5 days 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.
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
Best days:
Sunday-Tuesday (8 buses,
~10.7-11.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (10 buses).
| 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: 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 Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| 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.
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Address: 44350, Ukraine, Volyn region, Lubomlsky district, village Starovoytove
Phone: 03377 34101
GPS Coordinates: 51.187826, 23.81066 Show on map
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.
