Queues at the Hungary → Ukraine border today
Border crossings: Barabash — Kosyno, Beregshuran — Luzhanka, Lonya — Dzvinkove, Nodyhodosh — Velyka Palad, Tisabec — Vilok...
Border queues today: 15.09.2026
As of 08:33 the shortest queue is at Barabash — Kosyno (33 min). The longest queue is at Lonya — Dzvinkove (44 min).
Barabash — Kosyno
11°CBeregshuran — Luzhanka
Lonya — Dzvinkove
Nodyhodosh — Velyka Palad
Tisabec — Vilok
Zahony — Chop (Tysa)
From Hungary into Ukraine, Záhony–Chop carries most traffic. Hungarian control is run by the Rendőrség Border Police and queue data is sourced from Hungarian statistics. Inbound queues are typically smaller than outbound, with spikes after major Hungarian public holidays as Ukrainian workers return home. EU-registered vehicles do not need a Green Card.
When is the best time to cross the Hungary — Ukraine border?
This pattern is built from 4 border crossings on this route, using 6 701 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.
The lightest day of the week is Tuesday, when the queue averages 2.0 cars. The heaviest day is Saturday, at about 3.0 cars — roughly 1.5 times the quiet-day level.
- Quietest windows: Monday 04:00–06:00, Monday 22:00–24:00, Tuesday 10:00–12:00.
- Busiest windows: Saturday 14:00–16:00, Saturday 18:00–20:00, Sunday 12:00–14:00.
- Average across the whole week: 2.4 cars waiting at any given hour.
If the schedule allows any flexibility, the cheapest day to arrive is Tuesday, and the day to plan around is Saturday. Overnight hours (00:00–06:00) run about 38% lighter than the afternoon stretch (12:00–18:00), so timing the arrival before dawn is usually the single largest saving available on this route. Weekends carry roughly 23% 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 Hungary — Ukraine
- 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 Hungary — Ukraine
- How long to wait at the border Hungary — Ukraine?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 Hungary — Ukraine?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 Hungary — Ukraine?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
- What is the main Hungary–Ukraine crossing?Záhony–Chop, open 24/7 for all vehicle types. It is the most convenient route from Budapest and eastern Hungary.
- Do trucks use Chop?Yes, but heavy trucks above 7.5 t must register in the Ukrainian eCherga system and use the dedicated Tysa–Záhony cargo lane.
- How far is the border from Budapest?About 3.5 hours by road (320 km) along the M3 motorway. There is a direct exit to Záhony from the motorway.
- When is the border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border?The Ukrainian-side shift change happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. Processing slows by 20–60 minutes during the change, so plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after these times.
Alternative routes
At a glance
- On the Hungary — Ukraine border we monitor 6 crossings; as of 08:33 the fastest is Barabash — Kosyno (33 min).
- Longest wait right now: Lonya — Dzvinkove — 44 min.
- Busier than usual for this hour: 0 of 6 crossings.