The week at a glance
The busiest day on the Ukraine–Poland corridor is projected to be Sunday, 2 August, with the highest congestion expected at Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction, while Wednesday, 5 August, is forecast to be the lightest day for crossings. Traffic patterns are anticipated to follow standard weekend and weekday rhythms, as no public holidays are observed in either Ukraine or Poland this week. Early-morning peaks in return traffic from Poland to Ukraine may contrast with midday surges in the opposite direction.
This 7-day forecast is available on every checkpoint page — press the "See the 7-day forecast" button under the queue chart to view daily peaks and an hourly chart for each day.
Day-by-day outlook
Saturday, 1 August
Light traffic is projected across most checkpoints, with Hrushiv–Budomezh (Ukraine to Poland) showing minor peaks at 08:00, 09:00, and 16:00. Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne (Poland to Ukraine) is expected to remain light, though early-morning crossings at 03:00 and 05:00 may see brief queues. Late-evening intensity is projected to ease after 22:00.
Sunday, 2 August
The heaviest traffic of the week is forecast at Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction, with peaks at 03:00, 05:00, and 16:00. Hrushiv–Budomezh (Ukraine to Poland) is expected to remain light, though early-morning hours may see slight increases. Crossings after 20:00 are projected to be minimal.
Monday – Tuesday, 3–4 August
Moderate congestion is projected at Hrushiv–Budomezh (Ukraine to Poland), with peak hours at 09:00, 10:00, and 13:00. Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne (Poland to Ukraine) is expected to return to lighter levels, with no significant peaks outside early morning. Midweek crossings are likely to see steady but manageable queues.
Wednesday, 5 August
The lightest traffic of the week is projected, with Hrushiv–Budomezh (Ukraine to Poland) showing only minor peaks at 09:00, 10:00, and 13:00. Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne (Poland to Ukraine) is expected to remain light throughout the day. Late-night crossings after 22:00 may experience the least delay.
Which crossings are forecast to be busiest — and which lightest?
| Rank | Checkpoint | Direction | Peak day | Peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hrushiv–Budomezh | 🇺🇦→🇵🇱 | Monday, 3 August | 09:00–13:00 |
| 2 | Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne | 🇵🇱→🇺🇦 | Sunday, 2 August | 03:00, 05:00, 16:00 |
The lightest traffic this week is forecast at Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction and Hrushiv–Budomezh in the Ukraine-to-Poland direction. These crossings are projected to experience minimal queues outside early-morning or midday peaks, particularly on weekdays.
Ukraine → Poland: weekly projection
Traffic from Ukraine to Poland is projected to peak on Monday, 3 August, with moderate congestion at Hrushiv–Budomezh between 09:00 and 13:00. The lightest crossings in this direction are expected on Wednesday, 5 August, particularly after 22:00. Midweek relief may offer shorter wait times for drivers heading into Poland.
Poland → Ukraine: weekly projection
Return traffic from Poland to Ukraine is forecast to see its highest intensity on Sunday, 2 August, with early-morning peaks at Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne at 03:00, 05:00, and 16:00. The lightest day for this direction is projected to be Saturday, 1 August, with minimal queues outside those hours. Drivers may find late-night crossings less congested.
Frequent questions about queues this week
When are the longest queues expected at the border with Poland?
The longest queues are projected on Sunday, 2 August, at Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction, particularly during early-morning hours at 03:00 and 05:00. Midweek crossings, such as Wednesday, 5 August, are expected to see significantly lighter traffic.
Where are the shortest queues at the border with Poland?
The shortest queues are forecast at Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne in the Poland-to-Ukraine direction and Hrushiv–Budomezh in the Ukraine-to-Poland direction, particularly on Wednesday, 5 August. Late-night crossings after 22:00 may offer the least congestion.
Which border crossing is best for passenger cars traveling from Poland?
For passenger cars traveling from Poland to Ukraine, Rava-Ruska–Khrebenne is projected to have the lightest traffic this week, especially outside peak hours on Sunday, 2 August. Midweek crossings are expected to be less congested overall.
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Forecast generated by nakordoni.eu from official border data and the Nakordoni queue-prediction model | Updated: 31.07.2026