--- title: "Border crossing point Rupa → Jelšane" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rupa-ielshane" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — border crossing points" --- # Border crossing point Rupa → Jelšane 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: 23 min · Trend: ↓ falling Updated 21:37 · [Full wait history for Slovenia — Croatia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) → Looking for Croatia → Slovenia direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ielshane-rupa) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Rupa → Jelšane](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456) [All queues at Slovenia — Croatia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) → ## Weather at Rupa — Jelšane checkpoint for 7 days 10 °C Mostly Cloudy Feels Like 8° 148 min ago 78% 2.9 m/s UV 0 ### Hourly Forecast 20:00 10° 21:00 9° 22:00 9° 23:00 9° 00:00 8° 1% 01:00 8° 02:00 8° 03:00 7° 04:00 7° 05:00 7° 06:00 7° 07:00 8° 08:00 9° 09:00 10° 10:00 11° 11:00 12° 12:00 13° 13:00 13° 14:00 12° 15:00 11° 16:00 10° 17:00 8° 18:00 8° 19:00 8° ### Weekly Forecast Today **13°** 7° 33% Tomorrow **11°** 4° Sat **8°** 3° 63% Sun **9°** 5° 89% Mon **8°** 4° 72% Tue **9°** 2° [Apple Weather](https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) [Tomorrow.io](https://www.tomorrow.io/) ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Zagreb** (26 km) Zagreb **26** km Ljubljana **91** km ## Free flow 80 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 80 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456#traffic-status) Nearby Road Incidents 5 Congestion Heavy traffic. Roadworks (image: Flag of Slovenia) 31 km Congestion Slow traffic. Roadworks (image: Flag of Slovenia) 31.3 km Road works Roadworks. New roadworks layout (image: Flag of Slovenia) 31.7 km Congestion Heavy traffic. Roadworks (image: Flag of Slovenia) 32.2 km Congestion Slow traffic. Roadworks (image: Flag of Slovenia) 34.1 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=45.488197&lng=14.278805&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: Spar) Spar Vilharjeva cesta 18, Ilirska Bistrica 10 km 15 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.573557,14.237447) - [(image: Spar) Spar Šporova Jama 1a, Kastav 14.2 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.370812,14.351765) - [(image: Spar) Spar Postojnska cesta 18A, Pivka 22.8 km 34 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.684972,14.197279) - [S Supermarket Alexander Poberezhnii. промка, 600м Лідл, Алді. Для паузи 45хв і закупів підійде, більше думаю не варіант, стоять знаки. 31.7 km 48 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.7673,14.196) - [(image: Spar) Spar Titova cesta 10, Postojna 32 km 48 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.771484,14.203154) [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_456) ## Rupa – [Jelšane](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ielshane-rupa) border crossing (Slovenia–Croatia) **Status:** An international road crossing between Slovenia and Croatia on the route toward Rijeka and the Adriatic coast. It operates around the clock, 24/7. **Traffic:** Passenger cars and buses. Live monitoring for the [SI→HR direction](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456). ### Key facts - Location: Jelšane on the Slovenian side, Rupa on the Croatian side. - Main route toward Rijeka and the seaside resorts. - Opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day. ### Queues and waiting times - **Usual:** about 5–20 minutes. - **Summer season:** roughly 20–60 minutes during peak holiday traffic. Current waiting data and history are available on the [Slovenia–Croatia statistics page](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16). ### Documents and contacts EU citizens travel with a passport or national ID card; travellers from outside the EU should carry valid travel documents and check entry requirements in advance. In an emergency, dial **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) [Macelj — Gruškovje View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/matsel-hrushkovie) [Pasjak View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pasyak) [Sečovlje — Plovanija View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sechovle-plovaniya) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Rupa → Jelšane border crossing? The Rupa → Jelšane 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 Rupa → Jelšane? The Rupa → Jelšane 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 Rupa → Jelšane? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Rupa → Jelšane open 24/7? Yes, the Rupa → Jelšane 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 Rupa → Jelšane? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Rupa → Jelšane? 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 7 Gas Stations 741 Food 22 Hotels 21 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/) ##### 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) [Macelj — Gruškovje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/matsel-hrushkovie) [Pasjak](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pasyak) [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 21:55