Queue at Budomezh — Hrushiv
passenger car TaxFREE (Red line)
≈24 hr
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As of 22:46 the wait at Budomezh is ≈24 hr. 65 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+2)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.
Sat · 10.10.2026
Actual 23:4665 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~43 h 35 min)
Now65 cars TaxFREE (Red line)Better to avoid
06:0020 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~24 h 0 minPeak load
07:0013 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~8 h 43 min
08:007 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~5 h 7 min
09:005 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~3 h 47 minShortest queue
10:007 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~4 h 47 minRecommended times
11:0010 cars TaxFREE (Red line)~6 h 35 minRecommended times
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.
Cars TaxFREE (Red line)
Today (Sat · 10.10.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 20 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~24 h 0 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 5 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~3 h 47 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 20, 07:00 — 13, 08:00 — 7, 09:00 — 5, 10:00 — 7, 11:00 — 10
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Budomezh (passenger cars) — updated at 04:00, covering today.
• Tonight (05:00–06:00): ~5 h, very busy.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~8 h 45 min, very busy (peaks at ~24 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~5 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~6 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~6 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: Tonight (05:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
• Tonight (05:00–06:00): ~5 h, very busy.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~8 h 45 min, very busy (peaks at ~24 h around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~5 h, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~6 h, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~6 h, very busy.
Best time to cross: Tonight (05:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Budomezh — Cars TaxFREE (Red line), PL → UA
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 19:00–21:00
~6 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 21:00–23:00
~23 cars
Quietest day
Sunday
on average 8 cars
Busiest day
Tuesday
on average 25 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 10 cars · weekend: 7 cars
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Tuesday | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 50 | — | — | 25 |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 8 |
| Thursday | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | 9 | 18 | 11 | — | — | 20 | 27 | — |
| Friday | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 20 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | 11 |
| Saturday | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Sunday | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 11 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Sunday: on average 8 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Tuesday: on average 25 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 19:00 and 21:00.
- Peak load is on Thursday between 21:00 and 23:00 (up to 23 cars).
Calculated from 151 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Budomezh (Cars TaxFREE (Red line), PL → UA) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Sunday (8 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Tuesday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Budomezh (Cars TaxFREE (Red line), PL → UA)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 19:00 and 21:00. The worst time is Thursday between 21:00 and 23:00.
Data updated: 09.10.2026 · 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 - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 09.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Budomezh - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 TaxFREE (Red line). The lowest point was observed at 11:00 09.10.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 11:00 09.10.2026 — 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line).
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 65 to 65 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The lowest point was observed at 22:00 09.10.2026 — 65 cars TaxFREE (Red line). The highest point was recorded at 22:00 09.10.2026 — 65 cars TaxFREE (Red line).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Budomezh - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) 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 11:00 and 22:00 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 TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Budomezh By car. Tax Free
Best days:
Monday, Sunday (9 cars taxfree (red line),
~6.3-7.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (19 cars taxfree (red line)).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 9 | 47% | ~6.3-7.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 18 | 95% | ~12.3-13.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 15 | 79% | ~10.3-11.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 17 | 89% | ~11.6-12.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 17 | 89% | ~11.6-12.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 19 | 100% | ~12.9-13.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 9 | 47% | ~6.3-7.3 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 23:00 - 01:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
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 car?
Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (9 cars taxfree (red line), ~6.3-7.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Budomezh?
Saturday 23:00-01:00 and 15:00-17:00 — peak load (19 cars taxfree (red line)).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Mon, Sun), 10-12 hrs (Wed), 11-13 hrs (Thu–Fri), 12-14 hrs (Tue, Sat).
How did you like this checkpoint?
3.0 · 1 review
Best Time to Cross Budomezh today
09:00↓92%−92%
10:00↓90%−90%
11:00↓85%−85%
Current Data
As of 22:46, at Budomezh checkpoint there are 65 cars TaxFree waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Budomezh?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 73 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Budomezh?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 25 min (~25 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 19 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).
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
Free flow 48 km/h
480 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
48 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
17.2 km
Roadworks. New roadworks layout
865
17.2 km
Road works
19.1 km
Roadworks
865
19.1 km
Closure
21 km
Closed
21 km
Closure
21 km
Closed
94
21 km
Closure
21 km
Closed
21 km
On the other side of the border
Heavy traffic
48 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 TaxFREE (Red line) 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.
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: 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: Poland: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 3.0/5 (1 reviews)
The review for Budomezh checkpoint presents a mixed experience with a 3 out of 5 rating. A significant concern raised is that many Polish vehicles are being turned away at this checkpoint, suggesting stricter inspection standards. The reviewer's own vehicle encountered specific issues during inspection: the Ukrainian seal was heavily compressed and damaged, and bolts protruding above the hydraulic board were flagged as issues, though the reviewer notes these are design features of the vehicle itself. The reviewer implies that checkpoint staff were particularly strict about these manufacturing standards.
However, the review includes a positive note: despite these issues during inspection, the vehicle has been in use for an extended period without experiencing any subsequent problems. This suggests that while the checkpoint inspection process may be rigorous and sometimes frustrating (particularly for vehicles with non-standard features), passing through doesn't result in actual vehicle damage or long-term issues. The review essentially warns other drivers, especially Polish motorists, to expect thorough technical inspections and ensure their vehicles meet all checkpoint requirements before crossing.
However, the review includes a positive note: despite these issues during inspection, the vehicle has been in use for an extended period without experiencing any subsequent problems. This suggests that while the checkpoint inspection process may be rigorous and sometimes frustrating (particularly for vehicles with non-standard features), passing through doesn't result in actual vehicle damage or long-term issues. The review essentially warns other drivers, especially Polish motorists, to expect thorough technical inspections and ensure their vehicles meet all checkpoint requirements before crossing.
⭐ 3.0/5
1 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Budomezh, By car. Tax Free
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Завертають авто дуже багато поляки Наприклад , у нас не сподобалось : 1. Сильно приплюснута українська пломба 2. Болти , які стирчать нагору над гідробортом (так завод зробив. Конструкція авто така) P.S. Авто ізде давно , проблем не було
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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!
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 22:46 the wait at Budomezh is ≈24 hr. 65 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Sunday, the quietest window is 02:00–04:00.