As of 13:47 the wait at Budomezh is 0 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+2)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
Thu · 15.10.202615–21 October 2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 06:00, 07:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00.
ActualBuses
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 0 buses (~15 min), Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~55 min, light traffic (peaks at ~95 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
Peak load: Sun 18.10 — 4 buses (02:00) · Shortest queue: Thu 15.10 — 0 buses (09:00) · Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 0 buses (~15 min), Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses (~15 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 0, 18:00 — 0, 19:00 — 0, 20:00 — 0, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Budomezh — Buses, 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 buses · weekend: 0 buses
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 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wednesday | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Thursday | — | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Friday | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saturday | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sunday | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Monday: on average 0 buses in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 05:00 and 09:00 (up to 3 buses).
Calculated from 761 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Budomezh (Buses, PL → UA) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (0 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Budomezh (Buses, PL → UA)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 08:00 and 10:00. The worst time is Sunday between 05:00 and 09:00.
Data updated: 15.10.2026 · 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 Budomezh - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Budomezh - bus 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 buses. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 2 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 3 buses. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 14.10.2026 — 3 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Budomezh - bus 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 13:00 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 - bus 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 bus
Best days:
Tuesday, Thursday (3 buses,
~4.3-5.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (8 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 8 | 100% | ~10.9-11.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 3 | 38% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 4 | 50% | ~5.6-6.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 3 | 38% | ~4.3-5.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 5 | 63% | ~6.9-7.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 8 | 100% | ~10.9-11.9 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 7 | 88% | ~9.6-10.6 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 and 12:00 - 14:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1135 up to 1135 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Budomezh by bus?
Thursday or Tuesday — shortest queue (3 buses, ~4.3-5.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Budomezh?
Monday — peak load (8 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Tue, Thu), 5-7 hrs (Wed), 6-8 hrs (Fri), 9-11 hrs (Sun), 10-12 hrs (Mon, Sat).
How long did the bus wait at the border?
Best Time to Cross Budomezh today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Budomezh?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 26 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Budomezh?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 2 days ago
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 buses 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
User Reviews — 1.0/5 (1 reviews)
User Reviews
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
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 13:47 the wait at Budomezh is 0 min.
- Usually at this hour there are 0 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Monday, the quietest window is 12:00–14:00.