As of 06:54 the wait at Gradina (hr-ba) is 45 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+1)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.
Tue · 27.10.2026
As of 06:54 there are 4 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~45 min; usually at this hour: 5 cars (as usual).
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 17:00, 18:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 11:00, 12:00.
NowPredicted 5Cars
Today (Tue · 27.10.2026): Peak load 14:00 — 5 cars (~46 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 4 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 5, 11:00 — 5, 12:00 — 5, 13:00 — 5, 14:00 — 5
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This morning (09:00–12:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Gradina (hr-ba) — Cars, BA → HR
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 3 cars · weekend: 5 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Thursday | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Friday | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Saturday | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Sunday | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Friday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 11 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Thursday between 02:00 and 04:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 13:00 and 17:00 (up to 19 cars).
Calculated from 851 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Gradina (hr-ba) (Cars, BA → HR) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Gradina (hr-ba) (Cars, BA → HR)?
Queues are usually shortest on Thursday between 02:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Sunday between 13:00 and 17:00.
Data updated: 27.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Sarajevo
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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 Gradina (hr-ba) - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 26.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Gradina (hr-ba) - 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 10 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 26.10.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 26.10.2026 — 10 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 4 to 15 cars. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 26.10.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 26.10.2026 — 15 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Gradina (hr-ba) - 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 12:00 and 17:00 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 Gradina (hr-ba) - 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 Gradina (hr-ba) By car
Best days:
Tuesday, Friday (3 cars,
~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (7 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 5 | 71% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 3 | 43% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 3 | 43% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 3 | 43% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 3 | 43% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 4 | 57% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 7 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 18:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 27 up to 111 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Gradina (hr-ba) by car?
Tuesday or Friday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Gradina (hr-ba)?
Sunday — peak load (7 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon–Sat), 1-3 hrs (Sun).
Best Time to Cross Gradina (hr-ba) today
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Gradina (hr-ba) border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Gradina (hr-ba) 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.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Gradina (hr-ba) in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Gradina (hr-ba).
Gradina RS Exit (Bosnia → Croatia)
Free flow 40 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
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.
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)
- 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 Equipment Gradina (hr-ba)
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Croatia: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Gradina (hr-ba)
Address: Gradina
GPS Coordinates: 45.2654, 16.9188 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Kozarska Dubica – 0.1 km
- Kozarska Dubica – 12.5 km
- Stara Gradiška – 28.4 km
- Gradiška – 29.7 km
- Kostajnica – 30.3 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
By passenger car via Gradina (hr-ba) or Slavonski Brod?
As of 06:54: Gradina (hr-ba) — 4 cars in the queue (wait ~45 min), Slavonski Brod — 1 car (~21 min). They are 85 km apart, ~85 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Slavonski Brod gains almost nothing right now — stay here.
By passenger car via Gradina (hr-ba) or Stara Gradiška?
As of 06:54: Gradina (hr-ba) — 4 cars in the queue (wait ~45 min), Stara Gradiška — 1 car (~21 min). They are 28 km apart, ~28 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Stara Gradiška gains almost nothing right now — stay here.
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.
At a glance
- As of 06:54 the wait at Gradina (hr-ba) is 45 min. 4 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Friday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Slavonski Brod — 1 vehicles, 85 km, ~85 min drive.