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Queue at Medyka — Shehyni (bus)

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As of 18:57 the wait at Medyka is 95 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 83 min to 107 min.

Updated (local time, UTC+2)
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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

Thu · 15.10.202615–21 October 2026

Actual 18:571 bus (~36 min)
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 2 buses (~7 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~7 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 2, 02:00 — 2, 03:00 — 219:00 — 1 bus · Actual1920:00 — 1 bus · Actual2021:00 — 1 bus · Actual2122:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 35 min1Now23:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~7 h 0 min12300:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~7 h 0 min10001:00 — 2 buses · Wait time ~7 h 0 min20102:00 — 2 buses · Wait time ~7 h 0 min20203:00 — 2 buses · Wait time ~7 h 0 min203
Forecast for next 6 hoursToday (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 2 buses (~7 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~7 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 2, 02:00 — 2, 03:00 — 200:00 — 0 buses · Actual0001:00 — 0 buses · Actual02:00 — 0 buses · Actual03:00 — 0 buses · Actual0304:00 — 0 buses · Actual05:00 — 0 buses · Actual06:00 — 0 buses · Actual0607:00 — 0 buses · Actual08:00 — 0 buses · Actual09:00 — 0 buses · Actual0910:00 — 0 buses · Actual11:00 — 0 buses · Actual12:00 — 0 buses · Actual1213:00 — 0 buses · Actual14:00 — 0 buses · Actual15:00 — 0 buses · Actual1516:00 — 0 buses · Actual17:00 — 0 buses · Actual18:00 — 1 bus · Actual1819:00 — 1 bus · Actual20:00 — 1 bus · Actual21:00 — 1 bus · Actual22:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~1 h 35 min1Now23:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~7 h 0 min100:00 — 1 bus · Wait time ~7 h 0 min10001:00 — 2 buses · Wait time ~7 h 0 min202:00 — 2 buses · Wait time ~7 h 0 min203:00 — 2 buses · Wait time ~7 h 0 min203
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Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 05:00, 06:00, 07:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 22:00, 23:00.

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Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 2 buses (~7 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~7 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 2, 02:00 — 2, 03:00 — 2

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

Forecast for Medyka (buses) — updated at 22:00, covering through the end of tomorrow.

• Tonight (22:00–06:00): ~6 h 30 min, very busy.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~4 h 30 min, busy (peaks at ~10 h around 07:00).
• Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00): ~95 min, moderate load (peaks at ~175 min around 15:00).
• Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00): ~135 min, moderate load (peaks at ~4 h 15 min around 19:00).
• Late tomorrow evening (21:00–22:00): ~95 min, moderate load.

Best time to cross: Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00).

Next update: tomorrow at 00:00.
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7-day queue forecastPeak load: Mon 19.10 — 8 buses (05:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 18.10 — 0 buses (17:00) · Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 2 buses (~7 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~7 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 2, 02:00 — 2, 03:00 — 2Thu 15.10: 8 buses8Thu 15Fri 16.10: 8 buses8Fri 16Sat 17.10: 8 buses8Sat 17Sun 18.10: 6 buses6Sun 18Mon 19.10: 8 buses8Mon 19Tue 20.10: 8 buses8Tue 20Wed 21.10: 8 buses8Wed 21

Peak load: Mon 19.10 — 8 buses (05:00) · Shortest queue: Sun 18.10 — 0 buses (17:00) · Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 02:00 — 2 buses (~7 h 0 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 1 bus (~7 h 0 min) · Next hours: 22:00 — 1, 23:00 — 1, 00:00 — 1, 01:00 — 2, 02:00 — 2, 03:00 — 2

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Thu · 15.10.2026Peak load 05:00 · 8 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Thu 15.10: Peak load 05:00 — 8 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 602:00 — 803:00 — 50304:00 — 605:00 — 8806:00 — 40607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 10910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Fri · 16.10.2026Peak load 05:00 · 8 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Fri 16.10: Peak load 05:00 — 8 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 10001:00 — 202:00 — 203:00 — 20304:00 — 205:00 — 8806:00 — 40607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 10910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 2
Sat · 17.10.2026Peak load 02:00 · 8 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Sat 17.10: Peak load 02:00 — 8 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 602:00 — 8803:00 — 60304:00 — 305:00 — 206:00 — 10607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 214:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 017:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Sun · 18.10.2026Peak load 02:00 · 6 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Sun 18.10: Peak load 02:00 — 6 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 502:00 — 6603:00 — 50304:00 — 405:00 — 306:00 — 20607:00 — 208:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 31213:00 — 214:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 017:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 020:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Mon · 19.10.2026Peak load 05:00 · 8 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Mon 19.10: Peak load 05:00 — 8 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 40001:00 — 602:00 — 603:00 — 40304:00 — 605:00 — 8806:00 — 50607:00 — 108:00 — 209:00 — 20910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 31213:00 — 214:00 — 215:00 — 21516:00 — 117:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 2
Tue · 20.10.2026Peak load 02:00 · 8 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Tue 20.10: Peak load 02:00 — 8 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 40001:00 — 702:00 — 8803:00 — 50304:00 — 505:00 — 806:00 — 40607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 10910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 31213:00 — 214:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 120:00 — 121:00 — 12122:00 — 123:00 — 1
Wed · 21.10.2026Peak load 05:00 · 8 buses   Shortest queue 17:00 · 0 buses
Wed 21.10: Peak load 05:00 — 8 buses; Shortest queue 17:00 — 0 buses00:00 — 30001:00 — 602:00 — 703:00 — 50304:00 — 605:00 — 8806:00 — 40607:00 — 108:00 — 109:00 — 10910:00 — 111:00 — 212:00 — 21213:00 — 114:00 — 115:00 — 11516:00 — 117:00 — 0018:00 — 01819:00 — 120:00 — 221:00 — 32122:00 — 223:00 — 2

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

When is the best time to cross at Medyka — Buses, PL → UA

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

Best time
Monday, 21:00–23:00
~0 buses
Heaviest load
Sunday, 04:00–07:00
~20 buses
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 0 buses
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 5 buses
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 buses · weekend: 1 buses

Weekly picture: days × hours
Weekly picture: days × hours — Medyka (Buses, PL → UA) (buses)
on average00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Monday165—2——1—23—821—2——12200—
Tuesday2——1——02—00000—00—00000—
Wednesday4——0——0110——0000—6015100—
Thursday1——12—00—0—30——01—00100—
Friday———110—11000—0——0——0—0005
Saturday——510—1—536410—106002009
Sunday—8123152527930231—10—10000—

Key takeaways

  • The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 0 buses in the queue.
  • The busiest day is Sunday: on average 5 buses in the queue.
  • The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 21:00 and 23:00.
  • Peak load is on Sunday between 04:00 and 07:00 (up to 20 buses).

Calculated from 823 real measurements over the last 60 days.

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

Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (0 buses on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.

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

Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 21:00 and 23:00. The worst time is Sunday between 04:00 and 07:00.

Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Warsaw

Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Medyka - bus checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Medyka - bus 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 1 bus. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 1 bus.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 buses. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 buses. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 14.10.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 14.10.2026 — 2 buses.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 3 buses. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 14.10.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 14.10.2026 — 3 buses.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Medyka - 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 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 Medyka - bus 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
1h 35min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 18:57
Official Data
0min
Source: granica.gov.pl
Updated: 18:57
Difference: +1h 35min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Medyka By bus

Best days: Thursday–Friday (6 buses, ~8.3-9.3 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (34 buses).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Buses Load Wait time
🔴 Mon34100%~24-25 hrs
🟢 Tue824%~10.9-11.9 hrs
🟢 Wed824%~10.9-11.9 hrs
🟢 Thu618%~8.3-9.3 hrs
🟢 Fri721%~9.6-10.6 hrs
🟢 Sat926%~12.3-13.3 hrs
🟢 Sun1338%~17.6-18.6 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 06:00 - 08:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 1215 up to 1440 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Medyka by bus?

Thursday or Friday — shortest queue (6 buses, ~8.3-9.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Medyka?

Monday — peak load (34 buses).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 8-10 hrs (Thu), 9-11 hrs (Fri), 10-12 hrs (Tue–Wed), 12-14 hrs (Sat), 17-19 hrs (Sun), 24-25 hrs (Mon).

How long did the bus wait at the border?

Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border.

Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history.

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Best Time to Cross Medyka today

23:00↓20%−20%
22:00less queue
00:00less queue
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Current Data

As of 18:57, at Medyka checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.

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

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Updated 19 hours ago

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

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)

based on user experience

Updated 5 days ago

Does the EES system work at Medyka border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Medyka 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.

Live Cameras

The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war

Medyka: 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 Medyka 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 buses at Medyka 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.

By bus via Medyka or id_71?

As of 18:57: Medyka — 1 bus in the queue (wait ~95 min), id_71 — 0 buses (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_71 currently saves about 80 min.

By bus via Medyka or id_75?

As of 18:57: Medyka — 1 bus in the queue (wait ~95 min), id_75 — 0 buses (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_75 currently saves about 80 min.

By bus via Medyka or id_79?

As of 18:57: Medyka — 1 bus in the queue (wait ~95 min), id_79 — 0 buses (~15 min). They are 0 km apart, ~0 min by road. Even after the drive, id_79 currently saves about 80 min.

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.

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.

Why our figure differs from the official one

The border service publishes a vehicle count or an estimate made on its side of the border, and a camera shows one stretch of road. We combine these sources with driver reports and convert them into a wait time using this crossing’s own history, so our figure is an estimate of crossing time, not a vehicle count.

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.

Data sources

Official sources: KAS (Polish Customs), eQueue (eCherha)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own estimate, built from the sources listed above

Updated (local time, UTC+2)

At a glance

  • As of 18:57 the wait at Medyka is 95 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 83 min to 107 min.
  • Usually at this hour there are 1 vehicles in the queue here; right now it is as usual.
  • Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 20:00–22:00.
  • Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: id_71 — 0 vehicles, 0 km, ~0 min drive.