---
title: "Border crossing point Tovarnik → Šid"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/tovarnyk-shid"
lang: "en"
type: "bcp"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
---

# Border crossing point Tovarnik → Šid

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 Serbia → Croatia direction?

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###### Live Queue Status

Current wait time, forecast and live camera

[View queue — Tovarnik → Šid](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_465)

[All queues at Croatia — Serbia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/16/13) →

## Weather at Tovarnik — Šid checkpoint for 7 days

23 °C

Clear

Feels Like 23°    289 min ago

53%

2 m/s

### Hourly Forecast

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### Weekly Forecast

Today    **35°** 21°

Tomorrow    **35°** 23°

Sun    **35°** 22°

Mon    **35°** 22°

Tue    **36°** 22°

Wed    **37°** 23°

## Distance to nearest cities

Nearest city: **Novi Sad** (53 km)

Novi Sad   **53** km

Belgrade   **109** km

Zagreb   **259** 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_465#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.

### Supermarkets nearby

- [(image: Lidl)    Lidl  Lidl, Улица Краља Петра I Карађорђевића, 21400 Бачка Паланка, Србија   21.2 km 32 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.143019,19.17815/45.24927,19.40345)
- [(image: Lidl)    Lidl  Priljevo, Vukovar   29.7 km 45 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.143019,19.17815/45.367538,18.973691)
- [(image: Kaufland)    Kaufland  Priljevo 209, Vukovar   29.9 km 45 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.143019,19.17815/45.367479,18.967948)
- [(image: Kaufland)    Kaufland  Kaufland, Priljevo 209, HR-32000 Vukovar, Hrvatska   30 km 45 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.143019,19.17815/45.36725,18.96615)
- [(image: Spar)    Spar  Kralja Zvonimira 59, Vinkovci   33.6 km 50 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.143019,19.17815/45.295554,18.80767)

[All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets)

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## Croatia →  Serbia

Modes: 2

passenger car

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[Croatia (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_465)

cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)

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[Croatia (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_617)

## Tovarnik — Šid: status and key facts

**Current status:** An international road border crossing between Croatia and Serbia on the A3/E70 motorway, linking [Tovarnik](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/shid-tovarnyk) (HR) and Šid (RS). It operates 24/7 and is one of the busiest crossings between the EU and Serbia, with daily traffic of roughly 3,000–5,000 vehicles. Since Croatia joined the Schengen area in 2023, exit checks on the EU side are applied more strictly.

Live wait times, user check-ins and queue reports for this corridor are tracked per checkpoint. See [live data for the Croatian side](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_465) and [live data for the Serbian side](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_617).

### Essential information

- Route: A3/E70, Tovarnik (HR) — Šid (RS)
- Opening hours: 24/7
- Vehicle types: cars, buses, minibuses, trucks and heavy goods vehicles
- Pedestrian and bicycle crossing: not permitted
- Daily traffic: 3,000–5,000 vehicles
- Live cameras available: HAK cameras (IDs 419, 420) — see [the Tovarnik checkpoint page](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_465)

### Queues and waiting times

Typical delays vary widely by time of day and day of the week:

- Night (22:00–06:00): 5–20 minutes
- Weekday daytime: 25–60 minutes
- Weekday evening: 40–90 minutes
- Weekends: 1–2 hours
- Holidays and the July–August tourist peak: 2–4 hours
- Trucks during peak hours: 60–180 minutes due to customs checks

For historical patterns and the best times to travel, review the [Croatia → Serbia crossing statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/16/13).

### Practical tips

- Best times: travel at night or early morning, when queues are shortest and checks are fastest.
- Avoid Friday afternoons, weekend daytime, public holidays and the summer holiday period.
- Trucks: register in advance in the Croatian (eCherga) and Serbian electronic systems 24–48 hours before travel; EURO 4 or higher is required on the Serbian side.
- Carry a valid Green Card insurance; a PDF version is accepted.
- Croatia uses the euro (EUR); Serbia uses the dinar (RSD).

When queues are long, nearby HR–RS crossings such as [Bajakovo — Batrovci](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bayakovo-batrovtsi) or [Ilok — Bačka Palanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ilok-bachka-palanka) can be useful alternatives.

### Other checkpoints on this route

[Bajakovo — Batrovci View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bayakovo-batrovtsi)

[Erdut — Erdut View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/erdut-erdut-461)

[Ilok — Bačka Palanka View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ilok-bachka-palanka)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is the Tovarnik → Šid border crossing?

The Tovarnik → Šid border crossing is on the Croatia–Serbia border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates.

### What crossing types are available at Tovarnik → Šid?

The Tovarnik → Šid 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 Tovarnik → Šid?

Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras.

### Is Tovarnik → Šid open 24/7?

Yes, the Tovarnik → Šid 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 Tovarnik → Šid?

Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods.

### How does the electronic queue work at Tovarnik → Šid?

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)

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## Nearby Services

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Food

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Hotels

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## Other checkpoints between these countries

[Bajakovo — Batrovci](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bayakovo-batrovtsi) [Erdut — Erdut](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/erdut-erdut-461) [Ilok — Bačka Palanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ilok-bachka-palanka)
