Queues at the Moldova → Ukraine border today
On the Moldova — Ukraine border we monitor 17 crossings; as of 11:08 the fastest is Oknitsa — Sokyriany (15 min).
Updated 29.10.2026 11:08| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Next 6 hours | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oknitsa — Sokyriany | 0 | 15 min | — | |
| Unguri — Bronnitsa | 1 | 15 min | — | |
| Palanka — Mayaky — Udobne | 2 | 27 min | ↗ · 27 min | |
| Dzhurzhuleshty — Reni | 2 | 32 min | — | |
| Otacz — Mohyliv-Podilskyi | 4 | 39 min | ↗ · 39 min | |
| Kriva — Mamalyha | 12 | 87 min | — | |
| Tudora — Starokozache | 11 | 90 min | ↘ · 7 min | |
| Basarabeasca — Serpneve | 17 | 105 min | — | |
| Cișmichioi — Dolynske | 17 | 105 min | — | |
| Vulcănești — Vynohradivka | 13 | ≈2 hr 9 min | — | |
| Myrne — Tabaky | 17 | ≈2 hr 47 min | — | |
| Săiți — Lisne | 16 | ≈9 hr 50 min | — |
Border crossings: Basarabeasca — Serpneve, Brichen — Rososhany, Cișmichioi — Dolynske, Cobasna — Slobidka, Dzhurzhuleshty — Reni...
Border queues today: 29.10.2026
As of 11:08 the shortest queue is at Oknitsa — Sokyriany (15 min). The longest queue is at Săiți — Lisne (590 min).
Basarabeasca — Serpneve
12°CBrichen — Rososhany
Cișmichioi — Dolynske
Cobasna — Slobidka
Dzhurzhuleshty — Reni
Kriva — Mamalyha
Larga — Kelmentsi
Myrne — Tabaky
Novosavitcaia — Kuchurhan
Oknitsa — Sokyriany
Otacz — Mohyliv-Podilskyi
Palanka — Mayaky — Udobne
Săiți — Lisne
Tudora — Starokozache
Unguri — Bronnitsa
Valcinet — Mohyliv-Podilskyi
Vulcănești — Vynohradivka
From Moldova into Ukraine, control on the Moldovan side is run by Poliția de Frontieră a R. Moldova. The lighter regime keeps inbound waits to 15–60 minutes in most cases, with occasional Friday/Sunday spikes as Ukrainian workers from Moldova return home. Green Card insurance is not required for Moldovan-plated vehicles entering Ukraine.
When is the best time to cross the Moldova — Ukraine border?
This pattern is built from 7 border crossings on this route, using 7 984 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.
The lightest day of the week is Tuesday, when the queue averages 3.4 cars. The heaviest day is Sunday, at about 4.6 cars — roughly 1.4 times the quiet-day level.
- Quietest windows: Monday 02:00–04:00, Wednesday 02:00–04:00, Sunday 02:00–04:00.
- Busiest windows: Sunday 12:00–18:00.
- Average across the whole week: 4.0 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 Sunday. Overnight hours (00:00–06:00) run about 64% 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 12% 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 Moldova — 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 Moldova — Ukraine
- How long to wait at the border Moldova — 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 Moldova — 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 Moldova — 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
- Is the Moldovan border faster than the Polish one?Yes — typically 15–60 minutes versus 2–8 hours at the Polish border, due to lower transit volume.
- Can I enter Ukraine from Transnistria?Yes, via Kuchurhan and Platonove crossings. Ukrainian border guards may ask additional route questions related to your time in PMR.
- Are Moldovan driving licences valid in Ukraine?Yes, Moldovan licences are recognised in Ukraine without conversion.
- When is the border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan 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.
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At a glance
- On the Moldova — Ukraine border we monitor 17 crossings; as of 11:08 the fastest is Oknitsa — Sokyriany (15 min).
- Longest wait right now: Săiți — Lisne — ≈9 hr 50 min.