Queues at the Poland → Germany border today
Border crossings: Gubin — Guben, Jędrzychowice — Ludwigsdorf, Kostrzyn nad Odrą — Keitz, Kołbaskowo — Pomellen, Krajnik Dolny — Schwedt...
Border queues today: 14.09.2026
As of 13:52 the shortest queue is at Gubin — Guben (27 min). The longest queue is at Łęknica — Bad Muskau (39 min).
Gubin — Guben
19°CJędrzychowice — Ludwigsdorf
Kostrzyn nad Odrą — Keitz
Kołbaskowo — Pomellen
Krajnik Dolny — Schwedt
Lubieszyn — Linken
Olszyna — Forst
Przewóz — Podrosche
Rosówek — Rosow
Słubice — Frankfurt Oder
Zasieki — Forst-Ost
Zgorzelec — Görlitz
Łęknica — Bad Muskau
Świecko — Frankfurt (Oder) Autobahn
The Poland–Germany border (~467 km) is an internal Schengen border — there are no permanent ID checks and travellers cross freely along motorways and rural roads. Queue data here reflects occasional spot checks Germany has reinstated since late 2023 over migration concerns, particularly at A12 (Świecko/Frankfurt-Oder), A6 (Olszyna/Forst) and the A10 ring near Berlin. Real wait times are usually under 30 minutes even during spot-check periods.
When is the best time to cross the Poland — Germany border?
This pattern is built from 4 border crossings on this route, using 2 911 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.
The lightest day of the week is Sunday, when the queue averages 2.5 cars. The heaviest day is Tuesday, at about 3.3 cars — roughly 1.3 times the quiet-day level.
- Quietest windows: Monday 08:00–10:00, Saturday 04:00–06:00, Sunday 12:00–14:00.
- Busiest windows: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Tuesday 20:00–22:00, Friday 18:00–20:00.
- Average across the whole week: 3.0 cars waiting at any given hour.
If the schedule allows any flexibility, the cheapest day to arrive is Sunday, and the day to plan around is Tuesday. Weekends are roughly 14% lighter than working days, so a Saturday or Sunday departure works in a driver's favour here.
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.
Recommendations for crossing the border Poland — Germany
- 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, vehicle registration
- 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 Poland — Germany
- How long to wait at the border Poland — Germany?Waiting time depends on the load of a specific border checkpoint. On average for passenger cars it is 1-4 hours. Use our service to choose the checkpoint with the shortest queue.
- At what time is it best to cross the border Poland — Germany?Statistical data shows that the least queues are on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00. The most congested time is Friday evening and Sunday evening when many people return from trips.
- What documents are needed to cross the border Poland — Germany?For crossing by car you need: a valid passport, Green Card insurance, vehicle registration certificate. For entry to the EU you may also need proof of sufficient funds and return tickets.
- How reliable is the data on Nakordoni.eu?Our figures combine official border-service data where a service publishes it, cameras at and near the crossings, and driver reports. We turn them into a wait time using each crossing’s own history and refresh them as soon as new data arrives. Each figure is an estimate, so the page always shows when it was last updated.
- Which border crossing to choose to avoid queues?There is no universal answer — the situation changes daily. Use our real-time monitoring service to see the current state at all checkpoints and choose the least congested one. We also provide queue forecasts for the next 4 hours.
- What is Nakordoni monitoring?Nakordoni monitoring is an online service at Nakordoni.eu that shows border crossing queues in real time. Data is updated every 1–10 minutes. Official website — nakordoni.eu
- Are there border controls Poland–Germany?There are no permanent controls — both countries are in Schengen. Temporary spot checks have been reinstated by Germany since late 2023, mostly on major motorways.
- How long does crossing typically take?Usually under 15 minutes, even during spot-check periods. Buses and trucks may take slightly longer.
- Main crossings?A12 motorway (Świecko–Frankfurt an der Oder), A6 (Olszyna–Forst), A2 to Berlin and rail at Kunowice–Frankfurt.
Alternative routes
Airports in this country
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER
- Cologne Bonn Airport CGN
- Düsseldorf Airport DUS
- Frankfurt Airport FRA
At a glance
- On the Poland — Germany border we monitor 14 crossings; as of 13:52 the fastest is Gubin — Guben (27 min).
- Longest wait right now: Kostrzyn nad Odrą — Keitz — 39 min.