As of 14:05 the wait at Dorohusk is ≈30 hr 15 min. 15 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 26 hr 15 min to 34 hr 15 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+1)Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead
Mon · 09.11.20269–15 November 2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 19:00, 22:00, 23:00.
ActualTrucks
Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 47 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 25 trucks (~50 h 15 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 47, 19:00 — 25, 20:00 — 46, 21:00 — 42, 22:00 — 26, 23:00 — 31
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~65 h, very busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~62 h, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~12 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
Peak load: Sat 14.11 — 74 trucks (21:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 15.11 — 8 trucks (00:00) · Today (Mon · 09.11.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 47 trucks (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 25 trucks (~50 h 15 min) · Next hours: 18:00 — 47, 19:00 — 25, 20:00 — 46, 21:00 — 42, 22:00 — 26, 23:00 — 31
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Dorohusk — Trucks, PL → UA
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 6 trucks · weekend: 11 trucks
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 | 13 | — | — | 8 | 0 | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 15 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 12 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | — |
| Thursday | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | — | 11 | — | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 9 | — | 13 | 9 | — |
| Friday | — | — | 7 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | — | — | 10 | — | 8 | 13 | 11 | — | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | — |
| Saturday | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 10 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 12 | 12 | — | 12 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | — |
| Sunday | — | — | 11 | 12 | 11 | 19 | — | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | — | — | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 5 trucks in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 11 trucks in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 06:00 and 08:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 04:00 and 06:00 (up to 15 trucks).
Calculated from 575 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Dorohusk (Trucks, PL → UA) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (5 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Dorohusk (Trucks, PL → UA)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 06:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Sunday between 04:00 and 06:00.
Data updated: 09.11.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Warsaw
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Dorohusk - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 08.11.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dorohusk - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 18 to 18 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 08.11.2026 — 18 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 08.11.2026 — 18 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 14 to 18 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 14:00 08.11.2026 — 14 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 08.11.2026 — 18 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 18 to 18 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 08.11.2026 — 18 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 08.11.2026 — 18 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 16 to 18 trucks. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 08.11.2026 — 16 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 03:00 08.11.2026 — 18 trucks.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Dorohusk - 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 2:00 and 14:00 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 Dorohusk - cargo transport 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
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Dorohusk By freight transport
Best days:
Tuesday, Friday (4 trucks,
~8.3-9.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (9 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Tue | 4 | 44% | ~8.3-9.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 9 | 100% | ~18.3-19.3 hrs |
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 Dorohusk by truck?
Tuesday or Friday — shortest queue (4 trucks, ~8.3-9.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dorohusk?
Friday — peak load (9 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 8-10 hrs (Tue), 18-20 hrs (Fri).
Best Time to Cross Dorohusk today
Current Data
How long is the wait in the border queue at Dorohusk?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Updated 50 days ago
Does the EES system work at Dorohusk border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Dorohusk border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
Live Cameras
Dorohusk: 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 Dorohusk 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 trucks at Dorohusk 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.
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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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 Dorohusk
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Dorohusk
Address: st. Przejście, Graniczna, 22-175, Poland (ul. Przejście, Graniczna, 22-175, Polska)
Phone: +48 82 566 62 00
Email: dorohusk@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 51.187826, 23.81066 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Warsaw via route S17 to Lublin, from Lublin via route E-373 to Chełm, from Chełm via route E-373 to Berdycze, from Berdycze via route E-373 to the border crossing "Dorohusk".
Nearest checkpoints
- Zosyn – 43.6 km
- Dolgobychuv – 70.6 km
- Khrebenne – 102.9 km
- Budomezh – 127 km
- Korchova – 145.6 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
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 14:05 the wait at Dorohusk is ≈30 hr 15 min. 15 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 26 hr 15 min to 34 hr 15 min.
- Usually at this hour there are 47 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is much quieter than usual.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 06:00–08:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Korchova — 2 vehicles, 146 km, ~175 min drive.