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Queue at Budomezh — Hrushiv

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15 min
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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

Wed · 09.09.20269–15 September 2026

Actual 20:180 cars (~15 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 18 cars (~1 h 23 min), Shortest queue 04:00 — 4 cars (~50 min) · Next hours: 00:00 — 10, 01:00 — 10, 02:00 — 8, 03:00 — 6, 04:00 — 4, 05:00 — 521:00 — 0 cars · Actual2100:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~15 min10Now01:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 5 min100102:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 1 min80203:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~56 min60304:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~50 min40405:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~54 min50506:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~53 min0607:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~53 min07
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 18 cars (~1 h 23 min), Shortest queue 04:00 — 4 cars (~50 min) · Next hours: 00:00 — 10, 01:00 — 10, 02:00 — 8, 03:00 — 6, 04:00 — 4, 05:00 — 521:00 — 0 cars · Actual00:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~15 min10Now01:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 5 min1002:00 — 8 cars · Wait time ~1 h 1 min80203:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~56 min604:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~50 min405:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~54 min50506:00 — 4 cars · Wait time ~53 min07:00 — 5 cars · Wait time ~53 min08:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~59 min0809:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~58 min10:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 6 min11:00 — 9 cars · Wait time ~1 h 2 min1112:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 6 min13:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 10 min14:00 — 13 cars · Wait time ~1 h 12 min1415:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 28 min16:00 — 11 cars · Wait time ~1 h 8 min17:00 — 18 cars · Wait time ~1 h 23 min1718:00 — 10 cars · Wait time ~1 h 5 min19:00 — 15 cars · Wait time ~1 h 18 min20:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 10 min2021:00 — 12 cars · Wait time ~1 h 10 min22:00 — 7 cars · Wait time ~59 min23:00 — 6 cars · Wait time ~57 min23
21:000 cars
Now10 cars~15 min
01:0010 cars~1 h 5 min
02:008 cars~1 h 1 min
03:006 cars~56 min
04:004 cars~50 minShortest queue
05:005 cars~54 min
06:004 cars~53 minRecommended times
07:005 cars~53 minRecommended times
21:000 cars
Now10 cars~15 min
01:0010 cars~1 h 5 min
02:008 cars~1 h 1 min
03:006 cars~56 min
04:004 cars~50 minShortest queue
05:005 cars~54 min
06:004 cars~53 minRecommended times
07:005 cars~53 minRecommended times
08:007 cars~59 min
09:007 cars~58 min
10:0011 cars~1 h 6 min
11:009 cars~1 h 2 min
12:0010 cars~1 h 6 min
13:0012 cars~1 h 10 min
14:0013 cars~1 h 12 min
15:0015 cars~1 h 28 minBetter to avoid
16:0011 cars~1 h 8 min
17:0018 cars~1 h 23 minPeak load
18:0010 cars~1 h 5 min
19:0015 cars~1 h 18 minBetter to avoid
20:0012 cars~1 h 10 min
21:0012 cars~1 h 10 minBetter to avoid
22:007 cars~59 min
23:006 cars~57 min

Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 15:00, 19:00, 21:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 04:00, 06:00, 07:00.

Cars

Today (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 18 cars (~1 h 23 min), Shortest queue 04:00 — 4 cars (~50 min) · Next hours: 00:00 — 10, 01:00 — 10, 02:00 — 8, 03:00 — 6, 04:00 — 4, 05:00 — 5

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Budomezh (passenger cars) — generated at 00:00, covering today.

• Tonight (00:00–06:00): ~55 min, moderate load.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~60 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: Tonight (00:00–06:00).

Next update: today at 02:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Sun 13.09 — 32 cars (02:00) · Shortest queue: Thu 10.09 — 2 cars (06:00) · Today (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 18 cars (~1 h 23 min), Shortest queue 04:00 — 4 cars (~50 min) · Next hours: 00:00 — 10, 01:00 — 10, 02:00 — 8, 03:00 — 6, 04:00 — 4, 05:00 — 5Wed 9.09: 18 cars18Wed 9Thu 10.09: 30 cars30Thu 10Fri 11.09: 16 cars16Fri 11Sat 12.09: 26 cars26Sat 12Sun 13.09: 32 cars32Sun 13Mon 14.09: 32 cars32Mon 14Tue 15.09: 29 cars29Tue 15

Peak load: Sun 13.09 — 32 cars (02:00) · Shortest queue: Thu 10.09 — 2 cars (06:00) · Today (Wed · 09.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 18 cars (~1 h 23 min), Shortest queue 04:00 — 4 cars (~50 min) · Next hours: 00:00 — 10, 01:00 — 10, 02:00 — 8, 03:00 — 6, 04:00 — 4, 05:00 — 5

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Wed · 09.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 18 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 4 cars
Wed 9.09: Peak load 17:00 — 18 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 4 cars00:00 — 100001:00 — 1002:00 — 803:00 — 60304:00 — 4405:00 — 506:00 — 40607:00 — 508:00 — 709:00 — 70910:00 — 1111:00 — 912:00 — 101213:00 — 1214:00 — 1315:00 — 151516:00 — 1117:00 — 181818:00 — 101819:00 — 1520:00 — 1221:00 — 122122:00 — 723:00 — 6
Thu · 10.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 30 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 2 cars
Thu 10.09: Peak load 17:00 — 30 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 2 cars00:00 — 60001:00 — 702:00 — 703:00 — 50304:00 — 405:00 — 906:00 — 220607:00 — 508:00 — 709:00 — 70910:00 — 1111:00 — 912:00 — 111213:00 — 2014:00 — 2215:00 — 261516:00 — 1917:00 — 303018:00 — 171819:00 — 2620:00 — 2021:00 — 202122:00 — 1223:00 — 10
Fri · 11.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 16 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 3 cars
Fri 11.09: Peak load 17:00 — 16 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 3 cars00:00 — 120001:00 — 1302:00 — 1303:00 — 40304:00 — 405:00 — 806:00 — 330607:00 — 408:00 — 709:00 — 60910:00 — 911:00 — 812:00 — 101213:00 — 1114:00 — 1215:00 — 141516:00 — 1117:00 — 161618:00 — 91819:00 — 1420:00 — 1121:00 — 112122:00 — 723:00 — 6
Sat · 12.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 26 cars   Shortest queue 00:00 · 7 cars
Sat 12.09: Peak load 17:00 — 26 cars; Shortest queue 00:00 — 7 cars00:00 — 770001:00 — 702:00 — 703:00 — 120304:00 — 705:00 — 1406:00 — 90607:00 — 908:00 — 1409:00 — 140910:00 — 1611:00 — 1812:00 — 201213:00 — 2014:00 — 2415:00 — 241516:00 — 1917:00 — 262618:00 — 151819:00 — 1920:00 — 1821:00 — 152122:00 — 1223:00 — 14
Sun · 13.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 04:00 · 7 cars
Sun 13.09: Peak load 02:00 — 32 cars; Shortest queue 04:00 — 7 cars00:00 — 140001:00 — 1502:00 — 323203:00 — 120304:00 — 7705:00 — 1406:00 — 100607:00 — 908:00 — 1409:00 — 150910:00 — 1811:00 — 1912:00 — 201213:00 — 2014:00 — 2415:00 — 251516:00 — 1917:00 — 2418:00 — 151819:00 — 1920:00 — 1821:00 — 152122:00 — 1223:00 — 14
Mon · 14.09.2026Peak load 02:00 · 32 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 4 cars
Mon 14.09: Peak load 02:00 — 32 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 4 cars00:00 — 140001:00 — 1502:00 — 323203:00 — 50304:00 — 405:00 — 806:00 — 440607:00 — 408:00 — 709:00 — 70910:00 — 1011:00 — 912:00 — 101213:00 — 1214:00 — 1315:00 — 151516:00 — 1117:00 — 1718:00 — 101819:00 — 1620:00 — 1221:00 — 122122:00 — 723:00 — 6
Tue · 15.09.2026Peak load 17:00 · 29 cars   Shortest queue 06:00 · 6 cars
Tue 15.09: Peak load 17:00 — 29 cars; Shortest queue 06:00 — 6 cars00:00 — 70001:00 — 702:00 — 703:00 — 80304:00 — 705:00 — 1406:00 — 660607:00 — 808:00 — 1209:00 — 110910:00 — 1711:00 — 1412:00 — 171213:00 — 1914:00 — 2115:00 — 251516:00 — 1817:00 — 292918:00 — 161819:00 — 2520:00 — 2021:00 — 192122:00 — 1223:00 — 11

Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.

When is the best time to cross at Budomezh — Cars, PL → UA

Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations

Best time
Monday, 01:00–03:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 16:00–19:00
~35 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Saturday
on average 14 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Budomezh (Cars, PL → UA) (cars)
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Monday50063003827111620197201020251816712
Tuesday1533—030000901761863081501400—
Wednesday130310—003030004067713353
Thursday—0—1—1300320361712410161544036
Friday0210—413259691061510—459127825
Saturday131346—71012112025112830811202516—211310
Sunday1425575583881520202015134030251020500

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Saturday: on average 14 cars in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 01:00 and 03:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00 (up to 35 cars).

Calculated from 1 296 real measurements over the last 60 days.

Which day has the shortest queue at the Budomezh (Cars, PL → UA) border crossing?

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday.

What time of day is best to cross the border at Budomezh (Cars, PL → UA)?

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 01:00 and 03:00. The worst time is Sunday between 16:00 and 19:00.

Data updated: 08.09.2026 · 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 - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 07.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Budomezh - 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 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 15 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 07.09.2026 — 15 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 23:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 07.09.2026 — 5 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 5 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 07.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 07.09.2026 — 5 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Budomezh - 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 5:00 and 6:00 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 - 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
15min
(0 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 20:18
Official Data
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Source: granica.gov.pl
Updated: 20:18
Difference: +15min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Budomezh By car

Best days: Wednesday–Thursday (11 cars, ~1.4-2.4 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (22 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon1673%~1.9-2.9 hrs
🟡 Tue1464%~1.7-2.7 hrs
🟢 Wed1150%~1.4-2.4 hrs
🟢 Thu1255%~1.5-2.5 hrs
🟢 Fri1359%~1.6-2.6 hrs
🔴 Sat22100%~2.5-3.5 hrs
🔴 Sun2195%~2.4-3.4 hrs

Peak time: Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Budomezh by car?

Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~1.4-2.4 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Budomezh?

Saturday — peak load (22 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat–Sun).

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Best Time to Cross Budomezh today

04:00↓65%−65%
06:00↓65%−65%
07:00↓53%−53%
Based on historical data.
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Budomezh

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Current Data

As of 20:18, there is no queue at Budomezh checkpoint.

How long does it take to cross the border at Budomezh?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 25 min (~25 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 23 hours 53 minutes ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Budomezh?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 1 day 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).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Light traffic 80 km/h

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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Light traffic 80 km/h
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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 cars 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.

Official sources

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

How we calculate the wait time

Every figure on this page — the hero, today’s chart, the 7-day forecast and the source comparison — comes from one model, so they never contradict each other.

Data sources

  • DPSU — official data of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
  • eCherha — the electronic queue for trucks and buses
  • Cameras at the crossing and on the approach roads
  • TomTom — traffic speed on the approach roads
  • Driver reports on nakordoni.eu and in Telegram

How the model works

  1. Base wait = vehicles in the queue × the average processing time per vehicle at this crossing (learned from the last weeks of history).
  2. The base wait is then adjusted for the lane mode, the weather and the current processing speed, with a correction around border-guard shift changes.
  3. The next-hours and 7-day forecasts use the same model on the typical profile of this weekday.

The best time is the hour with the lowest forecast queue from now until the end of the day; hours with known counter glitches are excluded.

The update time is shown in the hero. When no new data arrives for several hours, the page marks it as outdated and offers a refresh.

ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

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Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: Straż Graniczna, ДПСУ