--- title: "Border crossing point Sculeni → Sculeni" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/skuleny-skuleny-moldova" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Sculeni → Sculeni All available crossing modes for this direction are listed below. Pick the relevant mode to open a detailed page with queues, forecasts and cameras. ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Sculeni → Sculeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_307) [All queues at Romania — Moldova border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) → ## Weather at Sculeni — Sculeni (Moldova) checkpoint for 7 days 18 °C Clear Feels Like 18° 208 min ago 75% 0.2 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 02:00 17° 03:00 17° 04:00 18° 05:00 20° 06:00 22° 07:00 25° 08:00 27° 09:00 28° 10:00 29° 11:00 29° 12:00 30° 13:00 30° 14:00 30° 15:00 29° 16:00 29° 17:00 27° 18:00 25° 19:00 24° 20:00 22° 21:00 21° 22:00 20° 23:00 20° 00:00 19° 01:00 19° ### Weekly Forecast Today **30°** 17° Tomorrow **32°** 18° Sun **32°** 19° Mon **32°** 18° Tue **33°** 18° Wed **34°** 20° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Iasi** (18 km) Iasi **18** km Chisinau **101** km Cluj-Napoca **308** km Bucharest **342** km Timisoara **520** km ## Free flow 40 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 40 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_307#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 Șoseaua Sărărie, Iași 14.6 km 22 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.316164,27.610375/47.18832,27.56544) - [(image: Mega Image) Mega Image Bulevardul Carol I 50, Iași 15.5 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.316164,27.610375/47.179867,27.568452) - [(image: Mega Image) Mega Image Șoseaua Rediu 16.4 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.316164,27.610375/47.179416,27.530391) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Aleea Canta 14, Iași 16.5 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.316164,27.610375/47.174363,27.547244) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Șoseaua Păcurari 92, Iași 16.7 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.316164,27.610375/47.174461,27.536532) [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_307) cargo transport Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Romania (cargo transport) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_842) ## Sculeni–[Sculeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/skuleny-moldova-skuleny) border crossing (Romania–Moldova) The Sculeni–Sculeni border crossing is an international road checkpoint linking Sculeni in Romania with Sculeni in Moldova along the E583 (RO) / R16 (MD) route. It operates around the clock, 24/7, and is one of the busier points on the northern stretch of the frontier, handling between 1,000 and 2,000 vehicles a day. Because Romania is an EU member, this is an external border of the European Union and checks are thorough. The crossing serves passenger cars and buses. Pedestrian crossing is not permitted here. Live queue monitoring for the Romania→Moldova direction is available at [checkpoint id_307](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_307). ### Key facts - Route: E583 (RO) / R16 (MD), Sculeni–Sculeni. - Distance: about 30 km (~35 min) from Iași in Romania; about 100 km (~1 h 40 min) from Chișinău in Moldova. - Opening hours: 24/7. - Vehicle types: passenger cars and buses. - Pedestrian crossing: no. - Daily traffic: 1,000–2,000 vehicles. - EU border: yes (entry into the EU). ### Queues and waiting times Typical waits at the Sculeni border crossing vary by time of day: - Night (22:00–06:00): 10–25 minutes. - Weekday daytime (06:00–18:00): 30–60 minutes. - Weekday evening (18:00–22:00): 40–90 minutes. - Weekends: 1–2 hours. - Public holidays: 1.5–2.5 hours. Compare live data and trends with the [Romania–Moldova queue statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6). Official sources include politiadefrontiera.ro for the Romanian side and border.gov.md for Moldovan checkpoints. ### Documents and travel notes Drivers should carry a biometric passport, the vehicle registration document, a valid driving licence and motor insurance. As an external EU border, the checkpoint applies the Entry/Exit System (EES) introduced in late 2025 for biometric registration on entry and exit, and ETIAS travel authorisation, expected from late 2026 for visa-exempt travellers. Facilities at the crossing include parking, restrooms and a café. The emergency number on both sides is **112**. ### Alternative crossings If queues build up, nearby Romania–Moldova crossings offer alternatives: - Albița–[Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen), about 45 km away, with medium to heavy traffic. - Stânca–[Stânca](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/stanka-kostesht), about 55 km away, usually with light queues. ### 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) [Oancea — Cahul View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Sculeni → Sculeni border crossing? The Sculeni → Sculeni 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 Sculeni → Sculeni? The Sculeni → Sculeni 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 Sculeni → Sculeni? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Sculeni → Sculeni open 24/7? Yes, the Sculeni → Sculeni 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 Sculeni → Sculeni? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Sculeni → Sculeni? 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 EV Charging 2 Gas Stations 87 Food 1 Hotels 2 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/skuleny-skuleny-moldova/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Albița — Leușeni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen) [Galati — Giurgiulesti](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty) [Oancea — Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oancha-kahul) [Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/radovtsi-prut-halats-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)