--- title: "Border crossing point Giurgiu → Ruse" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhu-ruse" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Giurgiu → Ruse 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 Bulgaria → Romania direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ruse-dzhurdzhu) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Giurgiu → Ruse](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_292) [All queues at Romania — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12) → ## Weather at Giurgiu — Ruse checkpoint for 7 days No weather data available. ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Bucharest** (59 km) Bucharest **59** km Varna **173** km Plovdiv **221** km Sofia **254** km ## Free flow 60 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 60 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_292#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: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ### Supermarkets nearby - [P Profi Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 59B, Giurgiu 1 km 2 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.90388,25.990623/43.902276,25.978297) - [(image: Penny) Penny Bulevardul Academician Miron Nicolescu, Giurgiu 1.3 km 2 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.90388,25.990623/43.904348,25.974152) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Bulevardul București, Giurgiu 2 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.90388,25.990623/43.913844,25.969286) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul 14, Giurgiu 2.3 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.90388,25.990623/43.8974,25.964) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul 14, Giurgiu 2.3 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.90388,25.990623/43.89748,25.962756) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Romania → Bulgaria Modes: 1 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Romania (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_292) ## Giurgiu — Ruse Border Crossing **Status:** International road border crossing between Romania and Bulgaria, carried by the Friendship Bridge (Danube Bridge) over the Danube. Opened in 1954, it is the largest crossing on the Romanian–Bulgarian border and sits on the E85 corridor linking Bucharest and Sofia. The crossing operates 24/7 and handles roughly 5,000–10,000 vehicles a day, peaking in summer and around public holidays. **Schengen:** Romania and Bulgaria both joined the Schengen area on 1 January 2025, so controls between the two sides are minimal and only a small share of vehicles is checked on a risk basis. **Transport:** Cars, buses and trucks of all categories, plus rail traffic across the same bridge ([live queue Romania → Bulgaria](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_292)). There is **no pedestrian crossing** — the Ruse–[Giurgiu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ruse-dzhurdzhu) bridge is for road and rail only. ### Basic Information - Crossing point: Giurgiu (RO) — Ruse (BG) - Countries: Romania — Bulgaria - Route: E85, Friendship Bridge over the Danube (about 2.2 km long) - Distance: from Bucharest (RO) about 65 km (~50 min); from Sofia (BG) about 300 km (~3 h 30 min) - From Ruse to the border about 3 km; from Giurgiu about 2 km - Operating hours: 24/7 - Permitted vehicles: cars, buses, trucks (all categories), rail - Pedestrian crossing: no - Daily traffic: 5,000–10,000 vehicles ### Queues and Wait Times Car waits at the Giurgiu–Ruse bridge typically range from about 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the season and time of day; trucks wait longer because of customs checks. Traffic is lightest overnight (01:00–06:00) and heaviest during the morning and evening peaks. Ongoing reconstruction of the Danube bridge has introduced reversible single-lane traffic that can add extra delay, so the live picture is worth checking before you go. See the current situation via [live check-ins Romania → Bulgaria](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_292) and review the [Romania–Bulgaria queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12) before setting off. ### Documents and Services Drivers should carry a valid passport or ID, vehicle registration, a driving licence and motor insurance (Green Card or equivalent EU cover). Trucks need the usual customs paperwork — CMR, TIR carnet and invoices — since customs control on goods continues even within Schengen. Both sides offer fuel stations, parking, restrooms, cafés, currency exchange and ATMs. Emergency number: **112** (Romania and Bulgaria). ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bechet — Oryakhovo View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bechet-oryakhovo) [Calafat — Vidin View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin) [Negru Voda — Constanta View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nehru-voda-konstantsa) [Ostrov — Silistra View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ostrov-sylistra) [Vama Veche — Duryanka View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vama-veke-duryanka) [Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnych-porom-svyshchov) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Giurgiu → Ruse border crossing? The Giurgiu → Ruse border crossing is on the Romania–Bulgaria border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Giurgiu → Ruse? The Giurgiu → Ruse 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 Giurgiu → Ruse? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Giurgiu → Ruse open 24/7? Yes, the Giurgiu → Ruse 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 Giurgiu → Ruse? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Giurgiu → Ruse? 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/) [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 40 Gas Stations 33 Food 35 Hotels 19 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/dzhurdzhu-ruse/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Bechet — Oryakhovo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bechet-oryakhovo) [Calafat — Vidin](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin) [Negru Voda — Constanta](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nehru-voda-konstantsa) [Ostrov — Silistra](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ostrov-sylistra) [Vama Veche — Duryanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vama-veke-duryanka) [Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnycha-vidin-zymnytsya) [Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnych-porom-svyshchov)