--- title: "Border crossing point Macelj → Gruškovje" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/matsel-hrushkovie" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — border crossing points" --- # Border crossing point Macelj → Gruškovje All available crossing modes for this direction are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras. At the crossing right now - **Passenger car** — Current wait: 33 min · Trend: → stable Updated 08:13 · [Full wait history for Slovenia — Croatia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) → Looking for Croatia → Slovenia direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hrushkovie-matsel) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Macelj → Gruškovje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452) [All queues at Slovenia — Croatia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) → ## Weather at Macelj — Gruškovje checkpoint for 7 days 10 °C Cloudy Feels Like 9° 153 min ago 86% 1.7 m/s UV 1 ### Hourly Forecast 09:00 11° 10:00 12° 11:00 12° 12:00 13° 13:00 13° 14:00 13° 15:00 12° 16:00 12° 17:00 11° 18:00 11° 19:00 10° 20:00 10° 21:00 10° 22:00 9° 23:00 9° 00:00 8° 01:00 8° 02:00 7° 03:00 7° 04:00 7° 05:00 7° 06:00 7° 07:00 8° 08:00 9° ### Weekly Forecast Today **12°** 7° 54% Tomorrow **12°** 5° 53% Sat **8°** 4° 78% Sun **10°** 3° 85% Mon **8°** 5° 73% Tue **9°** 4° [Apple Weather](https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) [Tomorrow.io](https://www.tomorrow.io/) ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Maribor** (36 km) Zagreb **51** km Ljubljana **108** km ## Free flow 60 km/h (18 min 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 18 min ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452#traffic-status) Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure Closed (image: Flag of Croatia) 27.2 km Closure Closed (image: Flag of Croatia) 28 km Road works Temporary traffic lights (image: Flag of Croatia) 28.8 km Road works Roadworks. Temporary traffic lights (image: Flag of Croatia) 29.1 km Road works Temporary traffic lights (image: Flag of Croatia) 30.4 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=46.267026&lng=15.868968&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. ## Truck Traffic Bans Sat, 31.10 🇸🇮 Slovenia 08:00 - 22:00 Sun, 01.11 🇸🇮 Slovenia 08:00 - 22:00; 08:00 - 22:00 [All traffic bans in Europe →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Aldi Süd) Aldi Süd Ulica Borisa Kraigherja 25, Kidričevo 16.4 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.267026,15.868968/46.405511,15.795223) - [A Audi Zadružni trg 8, Ptuj 16.5 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.267026,15.868968/46.415562,15.866152) - [A Audi Zadružni trg 8, Ptuj 16.6 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.267026,15.868968/46.415901,15.86532) - [(image: Spar) Spar Ormoška cesta 15, Ptuj 16.8 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.267026,15.868968/46.418408,15.878634) - [(image: Spar) Spar Osojnikova cesta 9, Ptuj 17.1 km 26 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.267026,15.868968/46.420609,15.875586) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Slovenia → Croatia Modes: 1 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Slovenia (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452) ## Macelj – [Gruškovje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hrushkovie-matsel) border crossing between Slovenia and Croatia **Current status:** An international road border crossing between Slovenia and Croatia, open 24/7. It is one of the less busy points on this stretch of the border. **Traffic:** Passenger cars in the direction [SI → HR](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452). The Macelj border crossing coordinates and live wait times are tracked continuously. ### Key information - Location: Macelj (Slovenia) – Gruškovje (Croatia). - Operating hours: 24 hours a day, every day. - Type: international crossing for passenger vehicles. ### Queues and waiting time - **Typical wait:** 5–15 minutes. Live monitoring is available for the [SI → HR](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452) direction, and historical patterns can be reviewed on the [Slovenia → Croatia statistics page](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16). ### Documents EU citizens may cross with a valid passport or national ID card. Travellers should always carry vehicle and insurance documents. ### Alternatives and contacts - Nearby alternative with usually short queues: [Bregana](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/obrezhie-brehana) – Obrežje. - Emergency services: **112**. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bregana — Obrezje View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/brehana-obrezhie) [Kaštel — Dragonja View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kashtel-drahonya) [Pasjak View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pasyak) [Rupa — Jelšane View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rupa-ielshane) [Sečovlje — Plovanija View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sechovle-plovaniya) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Macelj → Gruškovje border crossing? The Macelj → Gruškovje border crossing is on the Slovenia–Croatia border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Macelj → Gruškovje? The Macelj → Gruškovje 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 Macelj → Gruškovje? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Macelj → Gruškovje open 24/7? Yes, the Macelj → Gruškovje 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 Macelj → Gruškovje? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Macelj → Gruškovje? 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 3 Gas Stations 1142 Food 2 Hotels 3 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/matsel-hrushkovie/) ##### Green Card for Travel Required car insurance for crossing the border VUSO ARX UNIQA [Learn more →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Bregana — Obrezje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/brehana-obrezhie) [Pasjak](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pasyak) [Rupa — Jelšane](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rupa-ielshane) [Kaštel — Dragonja](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kashtel-drahonya) [Sečovlje — Plovanija](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sechovle-plovaniya) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) [Live border queues across Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/en) Updated 29.10.2026 10:32