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How long does it take to cross the border at Korchova?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 12 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Korchova?
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 Korchova border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Korchova 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).
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 02.03.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Korchova - bus 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 08:00 02.03.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 02.03.2026 — 2 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 02.03.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 02.03.2026 — 2 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 22:00 02.03.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 02.03.2026 — 1 bus.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 02.03.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 02.03.2026 — 3 buses.
To avoid long queues at the Korchova - 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 8:00 and 10:00 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 Korchova - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Thursday-Wednesday (4 buses,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (10 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 6 | 60% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 5 | 50% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 4 | 40% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 4 | 40% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 6 | 60% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 7 | 70% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 04:00 - 06:00 and 05:00 - 07:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1600 up to 1600 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Korchova by bus?
Thursday or Wednesday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Korchova?
Sunday — peak load (10 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Wed, Thu), 6-8 hrs (Tue), 8-9 hrs (Mon, Fri), 9-11 hrs (Sat), 13-15 hrs (Sun).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: 37-724 Mlyny, Poland
Phone: +48 16 624 64 00
Email: korczowa@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 49.954611, 23.116259 Show on map
By car:
from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Korczowa, from Korczowa take route 94 to the border checkpoint "Korczowa".
