Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead
Tue · 08.09.20268–14 September 2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 18:00, 20:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00.
ActualNowPredicted 0Trucks (up to 7.5 tons)
Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 250 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 12:00 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~15 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 0, 13:00 — 0, 14:00 — 0, 15:00 — 0, 16:00 — 250, 17:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 h, very busy (peaks at ~72 h around 16:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~5 h 15 min, busy (peaks at ~20 h around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 14:00.
Peak load: Thu 10.09 — 375 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (16:00) · Shortest queue: Wed 9.09 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (00:00) · Today (Tue · 08.09.2026): Peak load 16:00 — 250 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~72 h 0 min), Shortest queue 12:00 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~15 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 0, 13:00 — 0, 14:00 — 0, 15:00 — 0, 16:00 — 250, 17:00 — 0
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 Budomezh - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 07.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Budomezh - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 07:00 07.09.2026 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 07:00 07.09.2026 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 07.09.2026 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 07.09.2026 — 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 07.09.2026 — 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 07.09.2026 — 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 07.09.2026 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 01:00 07.09.2026 — 0 trucks (up to 7.5 tons).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Budomezh - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Budomezh - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 Budomezh By freight transport up to 7.5 tons
Best days:
Monday, Sunday (2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons),
~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (250 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 2 | 1% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 12 | 5% | ~24.3-25.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 250 | 100% | ~72-73 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 17 | 7% | ~34.3-35.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 14 | 6% | ~28.3-29.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 9 | 4% | ~18.3-19.3 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 16:00 - 18:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1215 up to 1815 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Budomezh by truck?
Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons), ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Budomezh?
Wednesday — peak load (250 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Mon), 18-20 hrs (Sun), 24-26 hrs (Tue), 28-30 hrs (Sat), 34-36 hrs (Fri), 72-73 hrs (Wed).
Best Time to Cross Budomezh today
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Budomezh
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Budomezh border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Budomezh 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
Budomezh: 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 Budomezh 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 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) at Budomezh 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.
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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 Budomezh
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Budomezh
Address: 37-625 Krowica Sama, podkarpackie, lubaczowski, Lubaczów
Phone: +48 13 465 83 00
Email: lubaczow@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 50.09691, 23.279222 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 E-372 to Tomaszów Lubelski, from Tomaszów Lubelski take route E-372 to Bełżec, from Bełżec take route 865 to Narol, from Narol take route 865 to Dachnów, from Dachnów take route 866 to Lubaczów, from Lubaczów take route 866 to Budomierz and then to the border checkpoint "Budomierz".
Nearest checkpoints
- Korchova – 19.6 km
- Khrebenne – 29.6 km
- Medyka – 40.6 km
- Malhowice – 55.7 km
- Dolgobychuv – 78.6 km