Light truck queues (under 7.5t) at the Ukraine — Poland border today
On the Ukraine — Poland border we monitor 6 crossings; as of 18:33 the fastest is Shehyni — Medyka (≈57 hr 21 min). Roughly 48 hr 47 min to 65 hr 55 min.
Updated 09.11.2026 18:33For trucks at Ukrainian crossings the wait time is the estimated time until you are called from the electronic queue (eCherha), not time spent standing in a physical line.
| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Usually at this hour | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shehyni — Medyka | 571 | ≈57 hr 21 min | 572 As usual | |
| Krakivets — Korchova | 945 | ≈72 hr | 1244 Quieter than usual | |
| Rava-Ruska — Khrebenne | 848 | ≈72 hr | 898 As usual | |
| Uhryniv — Dolgobychuv | 300 | ≈72 hr | 289 As usual | |
| Ustyluh — Zosyn | 231 | ≈72 hr | 220 As usual | |
| Yagodyn — Dorohusk | 732 | ≈72 hr | 824 As usual |
Border crossings: Krakivets — Korchova, Rava-Ruska — Khrebenne, Shehyni — Medyka, Uhryniv — Dolgobychuv, Ustyluh — Zosyn...
Border queues today: 09.11.2026
As of 18:33 the shortest queue is at Shehyni — Medyka (3441 min). The longest queue is at Yagodyn — Dorohusk (4320 min).
Krakivets — Korchova
0°CRava-Ruska — Khrebenne
Shehyni — Medyka
Uhryniv — Dolgobychuv
Ustyluh — Zosyn
Yagodyn — Dorohusk
When is the best time to cross the Ukraine — Poland border?
This pattern is built from 2 border crossings on this route, using 9 990 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.
The lightest day of the week is Friday, when the queue averages 18 trucks. The heaviest day is Sunday, at about 241 trucks — roughly 14 times the quiet-day level.
- Quietest windows: Friday 14:00–16:00, Saturday 06:00–10:00.
- Busiest windows: Sunday 06:00–08:00, Sunday 14:00–18:00.
- Average across the whole week: 145 trucks waiting at any given hour.
If the schedule allows any flexibility, the cheapest day to arrive is Friday, and the day to plan around is Sunday. Weekends carry roughly 31% more traffic than working days, which is worth weighing against the convenience of travelling on a day off.
Figures are rolling averages from our own queue measurements. They describe a typical week and will shift around public holidays, weather events and temporary border restrictions.
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Recommendations for crossing the border Ukraine — Poland
- Check queues online 1-2 hours before departure — the situation can change
- The shortest queues are usually observed on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00
- Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — this is the busiest time at the border
- Prepare all documents in advance: passport, Green Card, by cargo transport
- Pay attention to border points with less traffic — you can often save 2-3 hours
- Follow updates on our website — we are the first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations
Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Ukraine — Poland
- Is eCherha required for trucks under 7.5 tonnes?eCherha is usually not mandatory for trucks under 7.5t but is recommended to reduce wait. Rules can change — check the official customs site. For trucks over 7.5t eCherha is mandatory.
- How long is the wait for light trucks at the Polish border?Typically 2–8 hours on normal days, up to 24+ hours on peak days. Krakovets and Yagodyn are the main truck checkpoints.
- What documents are needed for cargo crossings?CMR (transport waybill), customs declaration, transport permit (if required), vehicle technical passport, Green Card insurance. Additional permits may be required for certain goods.
Alternative routes
Airports in this country
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
- Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport GDN
- Kraków John Paul II International Airport KRK
- Warsaw Chopin Airport WAW
- Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport BZG
At a glance
- On the Ukraine — Poland border we monitor 6 crossings; as of 18:33 the fastest is Shehyni — Medyka (≈57 hr 21 min). Roughly 48 hr 47 min to 65 hr 55 min.
- Longest wait right now: Krakivets — Korchova — ≈72 hr.
- Busier than usual for this hour: 0 of 6 crossings.