--- title: "Border crossing point Albița → Leușeni" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Albița → Leușeni All available crossing modes for this direction are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras. Looking for Moldova → Romania direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/leushen-albitsa) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Albița → Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285) [All queues at Romania — Moldova border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) → ## Weather at Albița — Leușeni checkpoint for 7 days 22 °C Clear Feels Like 22° 275 min ago 57% 1.1 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 06:00 25° 07:00 27° 08:00 28° 09:00 29° 10:00 30° 11:00 30° 12:00 31° 13:00 31° 14:00 31° 15:00 31° 16:00 30° 17:00 28° 18:00 26° 19:00 24° 20:00 23° 21:00 22° 22:00 21° 23:00 20° 00:00 20° 01:00 20° 02:00 19° 03:00 19° 04:00 20° 05:00 22° ### Weekly Forecast Today **31°** 18° Tomorrow **33°** 19° Sun **33°** 19° Mon **33°** 20° Tue **34°** 20° Wed **35°** 22° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Chisinau** (58 km) Chisinau **58** km Iasi **59** km Bucharest **308** km Cluj-Napoca **346** km Timisoara **547** km ## Free flow 10 km/h (1 h ago) ###### Traffic Status Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 10 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285#traffic-status) Monitor real-time traffic conditions on approach roads to this border crossing. Our traffic monitoring system aggregates data from TomTom Traffic API, showing current incidents, congestion levels, and estimated delays that may affect your journey. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Moldova Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4 EUR / 7 days [Buy online](https://evinieta.gov.md/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Calea Basarabiei 93, Huși 13.2 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.785134,28.138905/46.671922,28.085328) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Calea Basarabiei 103, Huși 13.3 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.785134,28.138905/46.6724,28.0825) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Bulevardul 1 Mai, Huși 13.6 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.785134,28.138905/46.674063,28.062902) - [P Profi Calea Basarabiei 4, Huși 13.8 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.785134,28.138905/46.670056,28.070875) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza 9, Huși 13.9 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.785134,28.138905/46.671737,28.061824) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ###### Add a useful location Help other drivers! Report a parking, shower, cafe or gas station nearby. ### Other Services for Truckers [Truck Queues Live queues at borders](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/#live-queues) [Truck Traffic Bans Restriction calendar in Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) [Truck Parkings 14,000+ locations in Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/parkings) [Free Showers Shower facilities across Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/showers) ## Romania → Moldova Modes: 2 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Romania (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285) cargo transport Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Romania (cargo transport) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_826) ## Albița — [Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/leushen-albitsa) Border Crossing **Status:** International road border crossing station between Romania and Moldova, located on the E581 (RO) / M1 (MD) route. Open 24/7. As one of the busiest points on the central section of the Romanian–Moldovan border, the Albița border crossing station handles roughly 1,500–3,000 vehicles per day. This is an external EU border, so checks are thorough. **EU border:** Romania is an EU member (partially in Schengen since 2024), Moldova is not. Border and customs control applies, particularly for third-country nationals. **Transport:** Passenger cars and buses ([live queue Romania → Moldova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285)). There is **no pedestrian crossing** here. ### Basic Information - Crossing point: Albița (RO) — Leușeni (MD) - Countries: Romania — Moldova - Route: E581 (RO) / M1 (MD) - Distance: from Iași (RO) about 50 km (~50 min); from Chișinău (MD) about 90 km (~1 h 30 min) - Operating hours: 24/7 - Permitted vehicles: cars, buses, minibuses - Pedestrian crossing: no - Daily traffic: 1,500–3,000 vehicles ### Queues and Wait Times Waits on the Romanian side toward Moldova are typically 30–90 minutes on weekdays and can reach 2–3 hours on weekends and public holidays. Overnight (22:00–06:00) the crossing is usually faster, around 15–30 minutes. Check the current situation through [live check-ins Romania → Moldova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285) and review [Romania–Moldova queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) before you travel. ### Documents and Services Travellers should carry a valid passport, vehicle registration documents, a driving licence and motor insurance (Green Card or Romanian cover). EU entry/exit records are taken under the EES system in force since November 2025; ETIAS authorisation for visa-free travellers is expected from late 2026. The crossing offers full infrastructure: parking, restrooms, a café and currency exchange. Emergency number: **112** (Romania and Moldova). ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bumbata — TBD View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bumbeta-tbd) [Fricatei — Etulia View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/friketsei-etuliya) [Galati — Giurgiulesti View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty) [Iasi — Ungheni View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/iassy-unhen) [Oancea — Cahul View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul) [Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova)View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/radovtsi-prut-halats-moldova) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Albița → Leușeni border crossing? The Albița → Leușeni border crossing is on the Romania–Moldova border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Albița → Leușeni? The Albița → Leușeni crossing has separate lanes for passenger cars, buses, trucks, and a Tax Free mode. Each type has its own page with live queue data. ### How do I check the current queue at Albița → Leușeni? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Albița → Leușeni open 24/7? Yes, the Albița → Leușeni crossing operates 24/7. Specific modes (like Tax Free) may have their own schedule — see that mode's page for details. ### How much does it cost to cross the border at Albița → Leușeni? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Albița → Leușeni? For trucks, the eCherha system requires advance registration. Cars and buses use the general flow. ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-md) [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp) [Fuel Prices in Europe Compare current prices for Diesel, Petrol and LPG in 27 European countries.](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## Nearby Services EV Charging 6 Gas Stations 770 Food 3 Hotels 1 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/albitsa-leushen/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Galati — Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty) [Oancea — Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul) [Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/radovtsi-prut-halats-moldova) [Sculeni — Sculeni (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/skuleny-skuleny-moldova) [Stanca — Costesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/stanka-kostesht) [Giurgiulesti (RO) — Galati](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhuleshty-ro-halats) [Stanca (Moldova) — Stanca](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/stanka-moldova-stanka) [Bumbata — TBD](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bumbeta-tbd) [Iasi — Ungheni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/iassy-unhen) [Fricatei — Etulia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/friketsei-etuliya)