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.
Sat · 12.09.2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 20:00, 21:00, 22:00.
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Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 2 trucks (~4 h 15 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 1 truck (~2 h 3 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 2, 18:00 — 2, 19:00 — 2, 20:00 — 2, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~4 h, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~135 min, moderate load.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h 15 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Leușeni — Trucks, MD → RO
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Typical load by hour
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 |
| Tuesday | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wednesday | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Thursday | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Friday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Saturday | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sunday | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Friday: on average 1 trucks in the queue.
- The busiest day is Monday: on average 3 trucks in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 06:00 and 09:00.
- Peak load is on Wednesday between 16:00 and 19:00 (up to 4 trucks).
Calculated from 379 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Leușeni (Trucks, MD → RO) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Friday (1 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Monday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Leușeni (Trucks, MD → RO)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 06:00 and 09:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 16:00 and 19:00.
Data updated: 12.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Chisinau
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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 Leușeni - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Leușeni - cargo transport 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):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 11.09.2026 — 1 truck.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
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 Leușeni - 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 Leușeni By freight transport
Best days:
Friday–Saturday (2 trucks,
~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (3 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~6.3-7.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 2 | 67% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 2 | 67% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 2 | 67% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 2 | 67% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 2 | 67% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 2 | 67% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 375 up to 615 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Leușeni by truck?
Saturday or Friday — shortest queue (2 trucks, ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Leușeni?
Monday — peak load (3 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Tue–Sun), 6-8 hrs (Mon).
Best Time to Cross Leușeni today
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Leușeni border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Leușeni 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.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Leușeni in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Leușeni.
Camera signal not detected.
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
For trucks (TIR)
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Driver's documents:
- Passport
- Driving license of the appropriate category
- Registration in the "eCherha" system
Cargo documents:
- Bill of lading (CMR)
- Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport
Licensing:
- License for international transport in paper form with a QR code
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
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Romania
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Leușeni
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Leușeni
Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Leușeni
GPS Coordinates: 46.794395, 28.161986 Show on map
How to get there
Leușeni border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania.
Nearest checkpoints
- TBD – 35 km
- Ungheni – 53.5 km
- Sculeni (Moldova) – 71.5 km
- Sculeni (Moldova) – 71.7 km
- Cahul – 97.7 km