--- title: "Border crossing point Benyakoni → Šalčininkai" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/benyakony-shalchyninkai" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Benyakoni → Šalčininkai 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 Lithuania → Belarus direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shalchyninkai-benyakony) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Benyakoni → Šalčininkai](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_438) [All queues at Belarus — Lithuania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/8) → ## Weather at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai checkpoint for 7 days 17 °C Clear Feels Like 17° 360 min ago 82% 3.1 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 05:00 19° 06:00 21° 07:00 23° 08:00 25° 09:00 26° 10:00 28° 11:00 28° 12:00 29° 13:00 29° 14:00 29° 15:00 29° 16:00 28° 17:00 26° 18:00 25° 19:00 24° 20:00 23° 21:00 22° 22:00 21° 23:00 20° 00:00 19° 01:00 18° 02:00 18° 03:00 17° 04:00 19° ### Weekly Forecast Today **29°** 15° Tomorrow **28°** 17° Sun **25°** 12° Mon **24°** 12° Tue **27°** 14° Wed **29°** 18° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Vilnius** (47 km) Vilnius **47** km Grodno **120** km Minsk **148** km Brest **265** 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_438#traffic-status) Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 33.9 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 34.2 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 42.2 km Road works (image: Flag of Lithuania) 42.2 km Closure (image: Flag of Lithuania) 43.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=54.276484&lng=25.375240&zoom=10) 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. ### Supermarkets nearby - [M MAXIMA Vilniaus gatvė 52, Šalčininkai 3.5 km 5 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.307734,25.384978) - [M MAXIMA Jono Sniadeckio gatvė 9, Šalčininkai 4.1 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.313158,25.384148) - [N Norfa Vilniaus gatvė 19, Šalčininkai 27.2 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.171387,24.997227) - [M MAXIMA Gegužės aikštė 21, Šalčininkai 27.4 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.169856,24.99549) - [M MAXIMA Kalno gatvė, Vilniaus rajonas 35.4 km 53 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/54.276484,25.37524/54.578698,25.202701) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ###### Add a useful location Help other drivers! 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It is one of the quieter passages between the two countries, with daily traffic of roughly 400–800 vehicles. Because the Lithuanian side is an external frontier of the EU and the Schengen Area, checks here are thorough. **Permitted traffic:** The crossing handles passenger cars only; trucks and buses use larger crossings nearby. You can follow the [live car queue for Šalčininkai (LT → BY)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_438) and the [live car queue for Benyakoni (BY → LT)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_637). ### Basic information - Route: 104 (LT) / Р99 (BY), Šalčininkai–Benyakoni. - About 50 km (~55 min) from Vilnius; about 190 km (~2 h 40 min) from Minsk. - Opening hours: 24/7. - Vehicle types: passenger cars. - Pedestrian crossing: no. - Daily traffic: 400–800 vehicles. - EU external border: yes (exit from the Schengen Area). ### Queues and wait times Waits at Benyakoni — Šalčininkai are usually short: around 30–60 minutes on weekday daytimes, up to about two hours at peak periods, and shorter overnight. Travellers searching for the *benyakoni border* or the *Beniakoni–Šalčininkai* queue can check live car check-ins and review historical patterns through the [Belarus–Lithuania queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/7/8). Lithuanian border information is published by pasienis.vsat.lt, and the status of Belarusian checkpoints by gpk.gov.by. ### Location and services - Lithuanian side: Šalčininkai, Vilnius County (GPS 54.3167, 25.3833). - Belarusian side: Benyakoni, Grodno Region (GPS 54.3083, 25.4000). - Basic facilities: parking, restrooms and a waiting area. - Emergency number: 112. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kamyanyi-loh-myadynynkai) [Kotlovka — Lavoriškės View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kotlovka-lavorishkes) [Losha — Šumskas View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/losha-shumskas) [Privalka — Raigardas View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pryvalka-raihardas) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Benyakoni → Šalčininkai border crossing? The Benyakoni → Šalčininkai border crossing is on the Belarus–Lithuania border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Benyakoni → Šalčininkai? The Benyakoni → Šalčininkai 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 Benyakoni → Šalčininkai? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Benyakoni → Šalčininkai open 24/7? Yes, the Benyakoni → Šalčininkai 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 Benyakoni → Šalčininkai? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Benyakoni → Šalčininkai? 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) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/) [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 8 Gas Stations 386 Food 6 Hotels 4 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/belarus/benyakony-shalchyninkai/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Kamennyy Log — Myadyninkai](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kamyanyi-loh-myadynynkai) [Losha — Šumskas](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/losha-shumskas) [Kotlovka — Lavoriškės](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kotlovka-lavorishkes) [Privalka — Raigardas](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pryvalka-raihardas)