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Queue at Rava-Ruska — Khrebenne

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58 km Lviv

Best time to cross today

13:00↓82%−82%
15:00↓75%−75%
22:00↓53%−53%

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Current Data

As of 05:30, there is no queue at Rava-Ruska checkpoint.

How long does it take to cross the border at Rava-Ruska?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 1 day ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Rava-Ruska?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 1 day ago

Does the EES system work at Rava-Ruska border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Rava-Ruska 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).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of PolandKhrebenne.

Traffic Status

Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Light traffic 64 km/h

Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 2 buses
Peak load: 4 buses (~5 h 51 min)
Shortest queue: 0 buses (~15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

17:00 11:00 04:00

Best crossing times

Recommended times:

05:00 06:00 09:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

At Rava-Ruska checkpoint, bus wait times range from 15 to 655 min. Peak hours to avoid are 17:00, 11:00, and 04:00. For the fastest crossing, aim for the following hours: 05:00, 06:00, or 09:00.

Next update: today at 10:00.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Rava-Ruska - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 16.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Rava-Ruska - 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 09:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.01.2026 — 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 05:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 16.01.2026 — 0 buses.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Rava-Ruska - 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 5:00 and 9:00 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 Rava-Ruska - bus 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 Rava-Ruska By bus

Найкращі дні: Monday-Tuesday (7 buses, ~9.3-10.3 год).
Уникайте: Saturday (11 buses).

Порівняння черги по днях тижня

День Buses Навантаження Час очікування
🟡 Пн764%~9.3-10.3 год
🟡 Вт764%~9.3-10.3 год
🟡 Ср873%~10.7-11.7 год
🟠 Чт982%~12-13 год
🟠 Пт982%~12-13 год
🔴 Сб11100%~14.7-15.7 год
🟠 Нд982%~12-13 год

Піковий час: Saturday 11:00 - 13:00 та 08:00 - 10:00.

Středný čas očekávání: from 80 up to 4480 min..

На основі даних, найкращий час для перетину кордону — Monday або Tuesday, коли черга найменша.

Часті питання

Який день найкращий для перетину Rava-Ruska by bus?

Monday або Tuesday — найменша черга (7 buses, ~9.3-10.3 год очікування).

Коли уникати перетину на Rava-Ruska?

Saturday 11:00-13:00 та 08:00-10:00 — пікове навантаження (11 buses).

Скільки часу чекати у черзі в середньому?

Depends on the day: 9-11 год (Пн, Вт), 10-12 год (Ср), 12-13 год (Чт, Пт, Нд), 14-16 год (Сб).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Green Card Insurance: Activation Time

CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing

Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:

When does it become active?
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)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.

Buy Green Card online:

Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old

IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60

Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:

One of these documents is MANDATORY:

  • Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
  • VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
  • Booking Certificate (from TCC)
  • Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
  • Entry/Exit denied
  • Return to Ukraine
  • Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
Military IDMilitary commissariat (1-2 weeks)
VLK CertificateMilitary commissariat (1-3 days)
Booking CertificateTCC of your region (1-5 days)
Exit Permit from TCCTCC 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.

Required Documents

For bus passengers

To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:

Personal documents:

  • Valid biometric passport

Proof of travel:

  • Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)

Mandatory:

  • Medical insurance policy valid in the EU

Vehicle Technical Requirements

Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:

Lighting (CRITICAL)
  • Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
  • High beam works
  • Brake lights illuminate
  • Reverse lights work
  • Parking lights work
Brakes & Steering
  • Brakes respond instantly
  • Turn signals work (left and right)
  • Horn works
  • Steering wheel turns easily
Visibility
  • Windshield wipers work
  • All three mirrors in place
  • No cracks longer than 30 cm
Tires (IMPORTANT)
  • Tread minimum 1.6 mm
  • November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
  • No bulges or damage
Equipment (EU law)
  • Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
  • 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.

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 Facilities Rava-Ruska

Transport Type: automobile

 Working Hours: 24/7 

Amenities:

Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;

Checkpoint Controls:

Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Available
International Road_transport Control: Available

Total number of lanes: Ukraine:

Total number of lanes: Poland:

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Rava-Ruska

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User Reviews

Rava-Ruska checkpoint experiences significant congestion and highly variable wait times, reflected in mixed user sentiment. Travelers report crossing times ranging from 4 hours to 12+ hours, with particular frustration about extended delays on the Ukrainian side. One notable positive development is the e-queue system for buses, which has reportedly reduced waiting times for organized bus services by allowing predetermined arrival slots. However, many reviews indicate systemic inefficiency, with buses waiting hours at the customs gate despite minimal processing activity. Users express frustration about lack of transparency regarding delays and perceived corruption. A few travelers reported successful quick passages (4 hours), while others spent entire nights at the border, missing connections and flights. The checkpoint appears to have improved since implementing the e-queue system for buses, but car and unscheduled bus traffic still face substantial delays. Travelers recommend arriving with realistic time expectations and considering the e-queue system if traveling by organized bus service to potentially reduce wait times.
⭐ 2.3/5 12 reviews

User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Rava-Ruska, By bus

2.5
12 reviews

This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.

Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Rava-Ruska

Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Zhovkivsky district, Rata, st. Hrebinsky, 28

Phone: +38 (044) 527 63 63

GPS Coordinates: 50.273385, 23.589823 Show on map

How to get there

by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the M09 highway to Rava-Ruska, from Rava-Ruska via the M09 highway to the Rava-Ruska checkpoint.

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News

Filtered News

03 Nov

Hrebenne – Rava-Ruska border crossing connected to the European EES system (DPSU)

21 Oct

EES Implementation Plan in Poland (Embassy of Ukraine in Poland)

21 Oct

At the Krakovets checkpoint, traffic may slow down when entering the Republic of Poland due to the launch of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). (DPSU)

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Last updated: 17 Jan 2026, 05:30 EET
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system