--- title: "Border crossing point Oancea → Cahul" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Oancea → Cahul 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/kahul-oancha) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Oancea → Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_299) [All queues at Romania — Moldova border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) → ## Weather at Oancea — Cahul checkpoint for 7 days 17 °C Clear Feels Like 17° 405 min ago 80% 1.3 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 04:00 18° 05:00 21° 06:00 23° 07:00 26° 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 27° 18:00 25° 19:00 24° 20:00 22° 21:00 21° 22:00 20° 23:00 19° 00:00 19° 01:00 18° 02:00 18° 03:00 18° ### Weekly Forecast Today **31°** 17° Tomorrow **31°** 18° Sun **32°** 19° Mon **33°** 19° Tue **33°** 21° Wed **35°** 21° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Chisinau** (134 km) Chisinau **134** km Iasi **144** km Bucharest **229** km Cluj-Napoca **358** km Timisoara **535** 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_299#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 - [M My Auchan Strada General Eremia Grigorescu 7, Târgu Bujor 17.1 km 26 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.917617,28.118799/45.858643,27.915412) - [P Profi Strada Principală Nr 143, Frumușița 29 km 44 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.917617,28.118799/45.65954,28.068901) - [P Profi DC27, Costache Negri 39 km 59 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.917617,28.118799/45.703386,27.721155) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Eroilor 1, Vânători 44.1 km 66 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.917617,28.118799/45.52775,28.015484) - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Strada Colonel Sava Simionescu 12, Bârlad 48.3 km 72 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.917617,28.118799/46.222751,27.672846) [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_299) cargo transport Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Romania (cargo transport) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_838) ## Oancea — Cahul border crossing (Romania–Moldova) **Current status:** An international road crossing between Romania and Moldova on the E87 (RO) / M3 (MD) route, open 24/7. It is a moderately busy point on the southern section of the border, handling 500–1000 vehicles per day. Weekday queues are usually 20–45 minutes. **Passenger traffic:** Cars ([live queue monitoring RO→MD](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_299)) and buses. There is no pedestrian crossing here. ### Key information - Route: E87 (RO) / M3 (MD), [Oancea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kahul-oancha)–Cahul. - From [Galați](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhuleshty-ro-halats) (RO) — 60 km (~1 h); from Chișinău (MD) — 150 km (~2 h 30 min). - Operating hours: 24/7. - Vehicle types: cars and buses. - Daily traffic: 500–1000 vehicles. ### Queues and waiting: live data If you are searching for the *vama Oancea live* queue status, real-time figures and history are available online. Typical waits: - **Night hours:** 10–20 minutes. - **Weekdays:** 20–45 minutes. - **Weekends/holidays:** 45–90 minutes. Monitoring: [RO→MD](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_299), [statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6). ### Documents and EES/ETIAS - Biometric passport, vehicle registration, insurance. - The Romania–Moldova border is an external EU border; checks are strict. - **EES:** in force from November 2025. **ETIAS:** from late 2026. ### Alternatives and services - Nearby points: [Galați–Giurgiulești](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty-ro) (40 km), [Albița–Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen) (80 km). - Services: parking, toilets. Emergency: **112**. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Albița — Leușeni View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen) [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) [Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova)View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/radovtsi-prut-halats-moldova) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Oancea → Cahul border crossing? The Oancea → Cahul 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 Oancea → Cahul? The Oancea → Cahul 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 Oancea → Cahul? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Oancea → Cahul open 24/7? Yes, the Oancea → Cahul 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 Oancea → Cahul? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Oancea → Cahul? 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 Gas Stations 83 Food 1 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/oancha-kahul/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Albița — Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen) [Galati — Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty) [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)