Queue at Dolgobychuv — Uhryniv
passenger car TaxFREE (Red line)
≈20 hr 15 min
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As of 12:09 the wait at Dolgobychuv is ≈20 hr 15 min. 30 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 17 hr 15 min to 23 hr 15 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+1)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 · 29.10.2026
Actual 12:0930 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~20 h 15 min)
Now17 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~20 h 15 min
17:0012 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~8 h 3 minRecommended times
18:0011 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~7 h 43 minShortest queue
19:0012 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~8 h 15 minRecommended times
20:0015 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~10 h 19 min
21:0020 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~13 h 15 minPeak load
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00.
ActualCars TaxFREE (Red line)
Today (Thu · 29.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 20 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~13 h 15 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 11 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~7 h 43 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 17, 17:00 — 12, 18:00 — 11, 19:00 — 12, 20:00 — 15, 21:00 — 20
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Dolgobychuv (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (15:00–17:00): ~20 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~8 h 30 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~13 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
• Midday today (15:00–17:00): ~20 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~8 h 30 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~13 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Dolgobychuv — Cars TaxFREE (Red line), PL → UA
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 15:00–17:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Saturday, 11:00–13:00
~21 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 29 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 5 cars · weekend: 26 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 |
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| Monday | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Thursday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — |
| Friday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saturday | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Saturday: on average 29 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 15:00 and 17:00.
- Peak load is on Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00 (up to 21 cars).
Calculated from 109 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Dolgobychuv (Cars TaxFREE (Red line), PL → UA) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Dolgobychuv (Cars TaxFREE (Red line), PL → UA)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 15:00 and 17:00. The worst time is Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00.
Data updated: 29.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Warsaw
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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Dolgobychuv - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 28.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dolgobychuv - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
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Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
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Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Dolgobychuv - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 Dolgobychuv By car. Tax Free
Best days:
Monday–Tuesday (6 cars taxfree (red line),
~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (698 cars taxfree (red line)).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 6 | 1% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 14 | 2% | ~9.6-10.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 19 | 3% | ~12.9-13.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 19 | 3% | ~12.9-13.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 698 | 100% | ~24-25 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 30 | 4% | ~20.3-21.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 16 | 2% | ~10.9-11.9 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 04:00 - 06:00 and 21:00 - 23:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1440 up to 1440 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Dolgobychuv by car?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (6 cars taxfree (red line), ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dolgobychuv?
Friday — peak load (698 cars taxfree (red line)).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Mon), 9-11 hrs (Tue), 10-12 hrs (Sun), 12-14 hrs (Wed–Thu), 20-22 hrs (Sat), 24-25 hrs (Fri).
How did you like this checkpoint?
2.3 · 3 reviews
Best Time to Cross Dolgobychuv today
18:00↓35%−35%
17:00↓32%−32%
19:00↓31%−31%
Current Data
As of 12:09, at Dolgobychuv checkpoint there are 30 cars TaxFree waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Dolgobychuv?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 40 min (~40 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 24 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).
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
Heavy traffic 10 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Heavy traffic
10 km/h
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 TaxFREE (Red line) 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)
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 Dolgobychuv
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: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not 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: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 2.3/5 (3 reviews)
The Dolgobychuv border checkpoint has received mixed reviews from users. One user reported no wait times and a smooth experience, stating that there was 'не має черги' (no queue) and that the checkpoint was 'працюють сьогодні добре' (working well today). However, other users reported significant delays, with one user waiting from 5 am and only passing through after 500 meters. Another user reported that the checkpoint was not allowing buses or trucks to pass due to new regulations requiring permits that no one had. The average wait time is unclear, but users should be prepared for potential delays. Tips for users include arriving early and being prepared for changing regulations. Patterns in the reviews suggest that the checkpoint can be unpredictable, with some users having a smooth experience and others facing significant delays.
⭐ 2.3/5
3 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Dolgobychuv, By car. Tax Free
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Не має черги, працюють сьогодні добре
Л
З 12 ночі все тупо стоїть. Не пропускають ні буси, ні тіри. В поляків нововведення, почали вимагати якісь дозволи, яких ніхто не має. Стоять всі кордони. Питання вирішується на рівні міністерств транспорту.
V
500 м і проходили з 5 ранку
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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
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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 12:09 the wait at Dolgobychuv is ≈20 hr 15 min. 30 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 17 hr 15 min to 23 hr 15 min.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 14:00–16:00.