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How long is the wait in the border queue at Yagodyn?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 25 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.
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Yagodyn - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 30. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 10 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 30.01.2026 — 30 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 140. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.01.2026 — 10 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 140 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 1041. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 140 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 23:00 30.01.2026 — 1041 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 54. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 10 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.01.2026 — 54 trucks.
To avoid long queues at the Yagodyn - cargo transport 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 6:00 and 13:00 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 - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Thursday-Wednesday (458 trucks,
~916-917 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (956 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 690 | 72% | ~1380-1381 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 627 | 66% | ~1254-1255 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 503 | 53% | ~1006-1007 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 458 | 48% | ~916-917 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 550 | 58% | ~1100-1101 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 956 | 100% | ~1912-1913 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 841 | 88% | ~1682-1683 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 19:00 - 21:00 and 23:00 - 01:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 13440 up to 235560 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Yagodyn by truck?
Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (458 trucks, ~916-917 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Yagodyn?
Saturday 19:00-21:00 and 23:00-01:00 — peak load (956 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 916-917 hrs (Thu), 1006-1007 hrs (Wed), 1100-1101 hrs (Fri), 1254-1255 hrs (Tue), 1380-1381 hrs (Mon), 1682-1683 hrs (Sun), 1912-1913 hrs (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 with a truck, you need:
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: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
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.
