Queue at Dorohusk — Yagodyn (bus)
bus
≈2 hr 55 min
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
16°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
10 buses
Peak load:
10 buses (~13 h 43 min)
Shortest queue:
4 buses (~5 h 43 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.06x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
09:00
17:00
23:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
16:00
19:00
20:00
Forecast for Dorohusk (buses) — updated at 08:00, covering today.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~8 h 30 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~7 h 15 min, very busy (peaks at ~9 h 30 min around 15:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~5 h 45 min, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~7 h, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 23:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
• This morning (08:00–12:00): ~8 h 30 min, very busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~7 h 15 min, very busy (peaks at ~9 h 30 min around 15:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~5 h 45 min, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~7 h, very busy (peaks at ~10 h around 23:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Best time to cross Dorohusk today
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Dorohusk
Current Data
As of 05:17, at Dorohusk checkpoint there are 2 buses waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Dorohusk?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 13 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Dorohusk?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 6 days ago
Does the EES system work at Dorohusk border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Dorohusk 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
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 buses 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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Dorohusk - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dorohusk - 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 11:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 2 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 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 01:00 30.08.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 2 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Dorohusk - 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 11:00 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 Dorohusk - bus 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
Our Data
2h 55min
(2 cars)
Official Data
2h
Difference: +55min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Dorohusk By bus
Best days:
Friday-Thursday (6 buses,
~8-9 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (46 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 9 | 20% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 39 | 85% | ~52-53 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 8 | 17% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 7 | 15% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 6 | 13% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 46 | 100% | ~61.3-62.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 12 | 26% | ~16-17 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 12:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 20:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 2800 up to 2800 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Dorohusk by bus?
Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (6 buses, ~8-9 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dorohusk?
Saturday — peak load (46 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 8-9 hrs (Fri), 9-11 hrs (Thu), 10-12 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Mon), 16-17 hrs (Sun), 52-53 hrs (Tue), 61-63 hrs (Sat).
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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)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- 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
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- 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!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Dorohusk
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 2.2/5 (5 reviews)
User sentiment at Dorohusk is predominantly negative, with four of five reviews rating the crossing at 1-2 stars and only one positive 5-star report. The dominant complaint is not the Ukrainian side but the Polish control point: travelers repeatedly describe long, nearly motionless bus queues there. Two reviewers on 2024-12-21 both reported more than 10 buses ahead of them at the Polish checkpoint, with forecasts of over 10 more hours of waiting. One of them had arrived at the Ukrainian border around 06:30 and was still queued at 14:50 — roughly 8 hours in without clearing.
A recurring structural criticism is data visibility. One reviewer noted that online queue counts only show buses waiting to exit Ukraine, while the queue forming on the Polish control side at Dorohusk is invisible. The result is misleading: the map appears clear, yet 10 buses are actually stacked up ahead, and Polish officers process them slowly. Another traveler entered the Polish checkpoint from the Ukrainian side around 12:00 Polish time and was still crossing when writing.
The one positive report shows the crossing can be fast off-peak: both Polish and Ukrainian control were cleared in 1 hour 40 minutes when entering at 00:13. The practical tip is to cross at night, expect the Polish side to be the bottleneck, and treat published queue figures as covering only the Ukrainian exit.
A recurring structural criticism is data visibility. One reviewer noted that online queue counts only show buses waiting to exit Ukraine, while the queue forming on the Polish control side at Dorohusk is invisible. The result is misleading: the map appears clear, yet 10 buses are actually stacked up ahead, and Polish officers process them slowly. Another traveler entered the Polish checkpoint from the Ukrainian side around 12:00 Polish time and was still crossing when writing.
The one positive report shows the crossing can be fast off-peak: both Polish and Ukrainian control were cleared in 1 hour 40 minutes when entering at 00:13. The practical tip is to cross at night, expect the Polish side to be the bottleneck, and treat published queue figures as covering only the Ukrainian exit.
⭐ 2.2/5
5 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Dorohusk, By bus
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Дуже погано, що показують кількість автобусів на кордоні перед виїздом з Украіни , а те , які черги утворюються на контролі польському. Дорогуськ , перед вʼїздом в Польщу , ніде не побачиш . І це дуже погано. Бо в онлайн бачиш , що немає черги , а там виявлається черги в 10 автобусів. Поляки тримають дуже довго 🙁
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На польському кордоні більше 10 автобусів, черга майже не рухається, по прогнозах стояти ще більше 10 год
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До укр. кордону під'їхали приблизно 6.30. Станом на 14.50 перед нами на польському кордоні 10 автобусів. Черга майже не рухається. По прогнозах стояти ще більше 10год
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Сьогодні польський i наш пройшли за 1:40 (о 00:13)
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Хто їде автобусом, укр кордон пройшли за годину, польський стоїмо 2 години, за цей час пройшли 2 автобуси з 8, які пере нами
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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
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha
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