Queue at Budomezh — Hrushiv
passenger car
15
min
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
27°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much quieter than usual
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
28 cars
Peak load:
35 cars (~1 h 12 min)
Shortest queue:
20 cars (~1 h 2 min)
Smart learning factor: 3.00x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
15:00
17:00
19:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
12:00
22:00
23:00
Forecast for Budomezh (passenger cars) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~65 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~65 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 14:00.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~65 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~65 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 14:00.
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Best time to cross Budomezh today
13:00↓72%−72%
18:00↓58%−58%
20:00↓96%−96%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Budomezh
Current Data
As of 10:16, 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 ≈ 35 min (~35 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 8 hours 57 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Budomezh?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 17 hours 56 minutes 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).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Light traffic 80 km/h
1 h ago
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
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
17 km
17 km
Closure
21 km
21 km
Closure
21 km
21 km
Closure
21 km
21 km
Closure
21 km
21 km
On the other side of the border
Light traffic
80 km/h
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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
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 30.08.2026 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 during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 11:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 30.08.2026 — 8 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 28. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 30.08.2026 — 28 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 26. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 26 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 03:00 30.08.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 8 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 3:00 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 - 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
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(0 cars)
Official Data
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Difference: +15min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Budomezh By car
Best days:
Wednesday-Thursday (11 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (22 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 16 | 73% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 14 | 64% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 11 | 50% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 12 | 55% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 13 | 59% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 22 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 21 | 95% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 00:00 - 02:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 3 up to 370 min..
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, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Budomezh?
Saturday — peak load (22 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri), 1-3 hrs (Sat, Sun).
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.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Budomezh
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: Available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: 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: Poland:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
Fuel Prices near the checkpoint Budomezh as of 2026-08-27 (PLN/liter) (Subcarpathian Voivodeship)
| Voivodeship | S98 | E95 | ON | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subcarpathian Voivodeship | 7.40 | 6.50 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
The prices are approximate
User Reviews — 3.6/5 (15 reviews)
Traveler sentiment at Budomezh (Budomierz–Hrushiv) is mostly positive but sharply split by direction and by which side is processing. Ten of fifteen reviews award 5/5, and nearly all of those describe the crossing into Ukraine, where the plaza is frequently empty. Reported clearances into Ukraine include 7 minutes with zero cars ahead, 10 minutes, 20 minutes via the green corridor, 30 minutes twice (Polish and Ukrainian control combined), 50 minutes to reach the Polish barrier with seventh place in the inspection line, and a worst case of 1 hour 45 minutes on the green lane. One reviewer noted Polish officers completing paperwork in about 5 minutes.
The negative reviews cluster on Polish-side throughput and on inspections. Several drivers reported cars sitting on Ukrainian territory long after Ukrainian checks were finished because Poland was not admitting vehicles — one entered at 15:00 and watched only two cars leave in three hours despite an empty plaza. Others complained of buses and even empty passenger cars being sent to X-ray or the inspection pit, plus baggage searches and fines in the second and third passenger lanes.
Practical tips: use the green corridor and travel with nothing to declare, expect 10–30 minutes into Ukraine off-peak, avoid buses if inspection delays matter, and budget extra time when the bottleneck is on the Polish side rather than the Ukrainian one.
The negative reviews cluster on Polish-side throughput and on inspections. Several drivers reported cars sitting on Ukrainian territory long after Ukrainian checks were finished because Poland was not admitting vehicles — one entered at 15:00 and watched only two cars leave in three hours despite an empty plaza. Others complained of buses and even empty passenger cars being sent to X-ray or the inspection pit, plus baggage searches and fines in the second and third passenger lanes.
Practical tips: use the green corridor and travel with nothing to declare, expect 10–30 minutes into Ukraine off-peak, avoid buses if inspection delays matter, and budget extra time when the bottleneck is on the Polish side rather than the Ukrainian one.
⭐ 3.6/5
15 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Budomezh, By car
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На пункті Будомеж–Грушів в Україну легкових автомобілів майже немає — заїхали одразу на перевірку.
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2 і 3 пас шмон + мандати
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Поляки оформлюють 5 хвилин
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Поляки повільно приймають. Авто стоять ще на укр території, перевірені вже давно нашими хлопцями
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03.01.25 18:25-19:20 Проїхали за годину кордони в сторону України( з урахуванням 14 машин перд нами). Обидві сторони відпрацювали швидко. Дякую змінам що були!!!
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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
Poland Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha
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