Queue at Promachonas — Kulata (bus)
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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.
Mon · 14.09.2026
Actual 03:361 bus (~36 min)
Now1 busBetter to avoid
08:001 bus~36 minPeak load
09:001 bus~36 minShortest queue
10:001 bus~36 minRecommended times
11:001 bus~36 minRecommended times
12:001 bus~36 min
13:001 bus~36 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.
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Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 08:00 — 1 bus (~36 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 1 bus (~36 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 1, 09:00 — 1, 10:00 — 1, 11:00 — 1, 12:00 — 1, 13:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Promachonas (buses) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Promachonas — Buses, GR → BG
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 00:00–04:00
~1 buses
Heaviest load
Wednesday, 00:00–02:00
~2 buses
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 1 buses
Busiest day
Wednesday
on average 1 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 1 buses · weekend: 1 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 |
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| Monday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Thursday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Friday | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Saturday | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunday | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
- The busiest day is Wednesday: on average 1 buses in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00.
- Peak load is on Wednesday between 00:00 and 02:00 (up to 2 buses).
Calculated from 284 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Promachonas (Buses, GR → BG) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (1 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Promachonas (Buses, GR → BG)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 00:00 and 02:00.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Athens
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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 Promachonas - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Promachonas - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 07:00 13.09.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 13.09.2026 — 1 bus.
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 bus. The lowest point was observed at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 1 bus.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 1 bus.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Promachonas - 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 3:00 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 Promachonas - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
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Best Time to Cross Promachonas today
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Current Data
As of 03:36, at Promachonas checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.
Does the EES system work at Promachonas border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Promachonas 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.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Promachonas in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Promachonas.
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
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)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
For bus passengers
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
Personal documents:
- Valid biometric passport
Proof of travel:
- Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)
Mandatory:
- Medical insurance policy valid in the EU
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 Promachonas
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: Greece: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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Contacts and address of checkpoint Promachonas
Address: Greece, Border Crossing Promachonas
GPS Coordinates: 41.38, 23.363156 Show on map
How to get there
Promachonas border crossing is located on the border between Greece and Bulgaria.
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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 03:36 the wait at Promachonas is 36 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.