Queue at Bumbata — TBD
passenger car
35
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Wait time
Much busier than usual
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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
LIVE2 cars (~35 min)As usual
Now2 cars~35 minBetter to avoid
16:001 car~35 minPeak load
17:000 cars~16 min
18:000 cars~15 minShortest queue
19:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
20:000 cars~15 minRecommended times
21:000 cars~15 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 14:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00.
ActualNowPredicted 2Cars
Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 1 car (~35 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 0 cars (~15 min) · Next hours: 16:00 — 1, 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Bumbata (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
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.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Bumbata - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 11.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Bumbata - 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 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 11.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 22:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 11.09.2026 — 2 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Bumbata - 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 18:00 and 20:00 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 Bumbata - 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
Our Data
35min
(2 cars)
Official Data
2h 45min
(15 cars)
Difference: -2h 10min
Peak Hours
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Current Data
As of 14:15, at Bumbata checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.
Does the EES system work at Bumbata border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Bumbata 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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.
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Moldova
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
4 EUR
/ 7 days
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Bumbata
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: Romania: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Bumbata
Address: Romania, Border Crossing Bumbata
GPS Coordinates: 46.483431, 28.230585 Show on map
How to get there
Bumbata border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Moldova.
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Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!