As of 13:39 the wait at Dolgobychuv is 0 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+2)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.
Thu · 15.10.2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 21:00, 08:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00.
ActualCars
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 2 cars (~24 min), Shortest queue 19:00 — 1 car (~16 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 1, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 2, 22:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• Midday today (16:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Dolgobychuv — Cars, 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 0 cars · weekend: 0 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 | — | — | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tuesday | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Thursday | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | — | 0 | 4 | — | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Friday | 2 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Saturday | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sunday | 49 | — | 10 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 0 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 6 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 09:00 and 11:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00 (up to 16 cars).
Calculated from 955 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Dolgobychuv (Cars, PL → UA) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (0 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Dolgobychuv (Cars, PL → UA)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 09:00 and 11:00. The worst time is Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00.
Data updated: 15.10.2026 · 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 Dolgobychuv - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dolgobychuv - 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 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 23:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Dolgobychuv - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Dolgobychuv - passenger car 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 Dolgobychuv By car
Best days:
Tuesday, Thursday (9 cars,
~1-2 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (73 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 16 | 22% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 9 | 12% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 12 | 16% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 9 | 12% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 11 | 15% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 19 | 26% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 73 | 100% | ~6.8-7.8 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 14:00 - 16:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Dolgobychuv by car?
Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1-2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dolgobychuv?
Sunday — peak load (73 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Wed, Fri–Sat), 1-2 hrs (Tue, Thu), 6-8 hrs (Sun).
Best Time to Cross Dolgobychuv today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Dolgobychuv?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 1 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Dolgobychuv?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 45 min (~45 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 12 days ago
Does the EES system work at Dolgobychuv border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Dolgobychuv 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
Heavy traffic 10 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Dolgobychuv: 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 Dolgobychuv 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 cars at Dolgobychuv 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.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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 Dolgobychuv
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Fuel Prices
Fuel Prices near the checkpoint Dolgobychuv as of 2026-10-08 (PLN/liter) (Lubelskie Voivodeship)
| Voivodeship | S98 | E95 | ON | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubelskie Voivodeship | 7.72 | 6.80 | 7.71 | 3.29 |
User Reviews — 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Dolgobychuv, By car
kolejka na 12h w stronę Polski
13.30 стали, зараз 14:12 ще не доїхали до блок поста
По зеленому в Україну черг немає. Пройшли обидва кордони за 10 хвилин. Перед КП, в сторону Польщі по зеленому 78 машин
23 грудня 2024 року приїхали на бусі о 20-00. Я інвалід 2 групи, у мене 2 кульшових протеза. У черзі простояли 8 годин. О 03-58 пройшли рентген, молода польська дівчина позабирала сало (грудинка) у вакуумній упаковці, с/к ковбасу 2 батона. Дуже неприємно це було терпіти. У мене валіза була на підлозі, я їй кажу що мені незручно згинатися, але їй було марно. Перепотрошила валізу і увесь автобус із людьми на це спостерігав. Дуже погано, що так відносяться до людей з інвалідністю. Мені соромно, що такі молоді дівки, так відносяться до старих людей. Ганьба.
Орієнтовно 3-4 години В лівому пасі дуже хамська працівниця на паспортному контролі (полька) 😡😡😡😡
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Dolgobychuv
Address: st. Partyzantow, Dołhobyczów, Poland (ul. Partyzantów, Dołhobyczów, Polska)
Phone: +48 84 653 14 00
Email: dolhobyczow@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 50.578049, 24.090431 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Warsaw take route E-372 to Lublin, from Lublin take route E-372 to Zamość, from Zamość take route 74 to Hrubieszów, from Hrubieszów take route 844 to Dołhobyczów and then to the border checkpoint "Dołhobyczów".
Nearest checkpoints
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 13:39 the wait at Dolgobychuv is 0 min.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 22:00–24:00.