Light truck queues (under 7.5t) at the Ukraine — Poland border today
On the Ukraine — Poland border we monitor 6 crossings; as of 11:58 the fastest is Shehyni — Medyka (≈38 hr 3 min). Roughly 32 hr 23 min to 43 hr 43 min.
Updated 25.09.2026 11:58For 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 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shehyni — Medyka | 378 | ≈38 hr 3 min | |
| Ustyluh — Zosyn | 32 | ≈64 hr 15 min | |
| Rava-Ruska — Khrebenne | 803 | ≈80 hr 33 min | |
| Uhryniv — Dolgobychuv | 43 | ≈172 hr 15 min | |
| Krakivets — Korchova | 1039 | ≈2078 hr 15 min | |
| Yagodyn — Dorohusk | 1308 | ≈2616 hr 15 min |
Border crossings: Krakivets — Korchova, Rava-Ruska — Khrebenne, Shehyni — Medyka, Uhryniv — Dolgobychuv, Ustyluh — Zosyn...
Border queues today: 25.09.2026
As of 11:58 the shortest queue is at Shehyni — Medyka (2283 min). The longest queue is at Yagodyn — Dorohusk (156975 min).
Krakivets — Korchova
13°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 4 border crossings on this route, using 12 947 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 214 trucks — roughly 12 times the quiet-day level.
- Quietest windows: Saturday 00:00–02:00, Saturday 04:00–06:00, Saturday 08:00–10:00.
- Busiest windows: Sunday 16:00–22:00.
- Average across the whole week: 137 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.
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 11:58 the fastest is Shehyni — Medyka (≈38 hr 3 min). Roughly 32 hr 23 min to 43 hr 43 min.
- Longest wait right now: Yagodyn — Dorohusk — ≈2616 hr 15 min.