Queues at the Belarus → Lithuania border today
Border crossings: Benyakoni — Šalčininkai, Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai, Kotlovka — Lavoriškės, Losha — Šumskas, Privalka — Raigardas
Border queues today: 14.09.2026
As of 07:02 the shortest queue is at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai (38 min). The longest queue is at Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai (412 min).
Benyakoni — Šalčininkai
11°CSource: Nakordoni.eu live queue
Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue
Kotlovka — Lavoriškės
Losha — Šumskas
Privalka — Raigardas
Belarus–Lithuania is now operating with only one open crossing for passenger cars: Medininkai–Kamenny Log. Lithuania closed Šalčininkai and Lavoriškės for personal traffic in 2024 over hybrid-attack concerns. Wait times at Medininkai range from 3 to 30 hours depending on screening and incidents. Bicycles and pedestrians are not allowed.
When is the best time to cross the Belarus — Lithuania border?
This pattern is built from 4 border crossings on this route, using 8 752 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.
The lightest day of the week is Tuesday, when the queue averages 46 cars. The heaviest day is Sunday, at about 85 cars — roughly 1.9 times the quiet-day level.
- Quietest windows: Tuesday 06:00–10:00, Tuesday 14:00–16:00.
- Busiest windows: Sunday 14:00–16:00, Sunday 20:00–24:00.
- Average across the whole week: 61 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. Weekends carry roughly 20% 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.
Recommendations for crossing the border Belarus — Lithuania
- 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 Belarus — Lithuania
- How long to wait at the border Belarus — Lithuania?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 Belarus — Lithuania?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 Belarus — Lithuania?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
- Which Belarus–Lithuania crossing is open?Only Medininkai–Kamenny Log for personal cars. Šalčininkai and Lavoriškės are closed since 2024.
- How long is the queue?3–30 hours, with extreme variance. The Lithuanian SBGS publishes real-time numbers and Medininkai pre-registration is recommended.
- Can I cycle across?No, cycling and walking are not permitted at the open crossing.
Alternative routes
Airports in this country
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
- Vilnius International Airport VNO
- Kaunas International Airport KUN
- Palanga International Airport PLQ
At a glance
- On the Belarus — Lithuania border we monitor 5 crossings; as of 07:01 the fastest is Benyakoni — Šalčininkai (38 min).
- Longest wait right now: Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai — ≈6 hr 52 min.
- Best upcoming hour at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai: 08:00 (wait ~9 min).