Queues at the Romania → Bulgaria border today
Quick answer
On the Romania — Bulgaria border we monitor 8 crossings; as of 18:10 the fastest is Giurgiu — Ruse (19 min).
Updated 29.10.2026 18:10| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giurgiu — Ruse | 1 | 19 min | |
| Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea) | 2 | 26 min | |
| Negru Voda — Constanta | 1 | 32 min | |
| Ostrov — Silistra | 2 | 32 min | |
| Bechet — Oryakhovo | 2 | 35 min | |
| Calafat — Vidin | 2 | 35 min | |
| Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov | 2 | 38 min | |
| Vama Veche — Duryanka | 3 | 41 min |
Border crossings: Bechet — Oryakhovo, Calafat — Vidin, Giurgiu — Ruse, Negru Voda — Constanta, Ostrov — Silistra...
Border queues today: 29.10.2026
As of 18:10 the shortest queue is at Giurgiu — Ruse (19 min). The longest queue is at Vama Veche — Duryanka (41 min).
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GoNakordoni.eu is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Romania to Bulgaria? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: Bechet — Oryakhovo, Calafat — Vidin, Giurgiu — Ruse, Negru Voda — Constanta, Ostrov — Silistra, Vama Veche — Duryanka, Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov, Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea).
Bechet — Oryakhovo
13°CCalafat — Vidin
Giurgiu — Ruse
Negru Voda — Constanta
Ostrov — Silistra
Vama Veche — Duryanka
Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov
Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea)
Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Romania and Bulgaria in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 8 key border checkpoints: Bechet — Oryakhovo, Calafat — Vidin, Giurgiu — Ruse, Negru Voda — Constanta, Ostrov — Silistra, Vama Veche — Duryanka, Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov, Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea). Figures combine official border-service data where it is published, cameras and driver reports, and refresh as soon as new data arrives. Use our online service to choose the optimal border checkpoint and crossing time.
Romania and Bulgaria share the Danube. Major crossings: Giurgiu–Ruse Friendship Bridge, Calafat–Vidin (New Europe Bridge) and the ferry at Bechet–Oryahovo. Since January 2025 both countries are full Schengen members for land borders, removing permanent passport controls. Toll for the bridges still applies: ~EUR 6 for cars at Friendship Bridge.
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Recommendations for crossing the border Romania — Bulgaria
- 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 Romania — Bulgaria
- How long to wait at the border Romania — Bulgaria?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 Romania — Bulgaria?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 Romania — Bulgaria?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
- Is the Danube crossing free?No, the bridges are tolled: Giurgiu–Ruse around 3 EUR / 6 EUR (depending on direction and category) and Calafat–Vidin around 6 EUR per car.
- Schengen on the Danube?Yes — both Romania and Bulgaria joined Schengen for land borders on 1 January 2025. No more passport stops at the bridges.
- Which is faster: Giurgiu or Calafat?For Bucharest–Sofia the New Europe Bridge at Calafat–Vidin gives a more direct motorway link, while Giurgiu–Ruse is shorter but busier.
Remember that the situation on the Romania — Bulgaria border can change quickly. Use our queue-monitoring service “Nakordoni” for real-time updates and check the data right before you depart. Plan your trip with us!
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- On the Romania — Bulgaria border we monitor 8 crossings; as of 18:10 the fastest is Giurgiu — Ruse (19 min).
- Longest wait right now: Vama Veche — Duryanka — 41 min.