--- title: "Border crossing point Zgorzelec → Görlitz" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zhozhelets-herlits" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Zgorzelec → Görlitz 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 Germany → Poland direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/herlits-zhozhelets) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Zgorzelec → Görlitz](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_478) [All queues at Poland — Germany border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/18) → ## Weather at Zgorzelec — Görlitz checkpoint for 7 days 21 °C Partly Cloudy Feels Like 21° 5% 289 min ago 66% 1.6 m/s ### Hourly Forecast 03:00 20° 04:00 20° 05:00 22° 06:00 23° 07:00 24° 08:00 26° 09:00 27° 10:00 29° 11:00 30° 12:00 31° 13:00 32° 5% 14:00 32° 15:00 32° 16:00 32° 17:00 31° 18:00 29° 19:00 27° 20:00 25° 21:00 21° 22:00 21° 23:00 21° 00:00 21° 01:00 21° 02:00 21° ### Weekly Forecast Today **32°** 20° Tomorrow **25°** 15° Sun **26°** 15° Mon **31°** 18° Tue **35°** 20° Wed **33°** 21° ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Dresden** (88 km) Dresden **88** km Wroclaw **143** km Berlin **187** km Poznan **192** km Krakow **370** km ## Free flow 20 km/h ###### 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 20 km/h Road works A4 | Ludwigsdorf - An der Neiße (4.60 km) Road works A4 | Görlitz - Königshainer Berge (7.10 km) Road works A4 | Kodersdorf - Am Wacheberg (11.40 km) Closure Fahrbahnerneuerung A4-Ost AS Bautzen-Ost - Tunnel Königshainer Berge - Km 74,20 - 81,00 RF AC - Teil 2 (17.10 km) Road works Fahrbahnerneuerung A4-Ost AS Bautzen-Ost - Tunnel Königshainer Berge - Km 74,20 - 81,00 RF AC - Teil 2 (17.50 km) [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_478#traffic-status) Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Germany) 37.9 km Road works (image: Flag of Germany) 37.9 km Closure (image: Flag of Germany) 38 km Closure (image: Flag of Germany) 39.2 km Closure (image: Flag of Germany) 39.5 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=51.148300&lng=15.007670&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 Tomorrow (Sat) 🇩🇪 Germany 07:00 - 20:00 Sun, 02.08 🇩🇪 Germany 00:00 - 22:00 [All traffic bans in Europe →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic_bans) ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Warszawska 27A, Zgorzelec 200 м 1 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.1483,15.00767/51.14668,15.008869) - [L Lewiatan Ignacego Daszyńskiego 63, Zgorzelec 400 м 1 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.1483,15.00767/51.150841,15.004183) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Armii Krajowej 29, Zgorzelec 600 м 1 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.1483,15.00767/51.15178,15.014835) - [N Norma An der Frauenkirche 12, Görlitz 1.4 km 2 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.1483,15.00767/51.15272,14.98867) - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Orlen (Carrefour) 1.8 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.1483,15.00767/51.1575424,15.028248) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Poland → Germany Modes: 1 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Poland (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_478) ## About the crossing Zgorzelec — Görlitz is an international road border crossing between Poland and Germany, linking the towns of [Zgorzelec](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/herlits-zhozhelets) on the Polish side and Görlitz on the German side. Both countries belong to the European Union and the Schengen Area, so traffic and passengers move between them without routine fixed border inspections. ### Crossing details - **Type:** road vehicle crossing - **Countries:** Poland — Germany - **Zone:** EU Schengen Area You can review the latest situation and waiting times for [Zgorzelec — Görlitz](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_478) on this page, and study longer-term trends through the [Poland → Germany statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/18). ### Practical tips - Carry a valid passport or ID card (for EU citizens). - Check the document requirements that apply to your citizenship. - Monitor queues in both directions before you set off. - Be aware of restrictions on goods you may carry. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Gubin — Guben View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hubin-huben) [Jędrzychowice — Ludwigsdorf View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/iendzhykhovitse-lyudvihsdorf) [Kostrzyn nad Odrą — Keitz View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kostshyn-nad-odroyu-kaits) [Kołbaskowo — Pomellen View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kolbaskovo-pomellen) [Krajnik Dolny — Schwedt View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krainyk-dolnyi-shvedt) [Lubieszyn — Linken View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/lyubeshyn-linken) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Zgorzelec → Görlitz border crossing? The Zgorzelec → Görlitz border crossing is on the Poland–Germany border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Zgorzelec → Görlitz? The Zgorzelec → Görlitz 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 Zgorzelec → Görlitz? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Zgorzelec → Görlitz open 24/7? Yes, the Zgorzelec → Görlitz 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 Zgorzelec → Görlitz? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Zgorzelec → Görlitz? 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/) [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 32 Gas Stations 1110 Food 64 Hotels 59 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/zhozhelets-herlits/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Świecko — Frankfurt (Oder) Autobahn](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/svietsko-frankfurt-na-oderi-avtoban) [Gubin — Guben](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hubin-huben) [Olszyna — Forst](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/olshyna-forst) [Zasieki — Forst-Ost](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zasieki-forst-ost) [Słubice — Frankfurt Oder](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/slubitse-frankfurt-na-oderi) [Jędrzychowice — Ludwigsdorf](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/iendzhykhovitse-lyudvihsdorf) [Kołbaskowo — Pomellen](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kolbaskovo-pomellen) [Kostrzyn nad Odrą — Keitz](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kostshyn-nad-odroyu-kaits) [Krajnik Dolny — Schwedt](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krainyk-dolnyi-shvedt) [Lubieszyn — Linken](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/lyubeshyn-linken) [Łęknica — Bad Muskau](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/lenknytsya-bad-muskau) [Przewóz — Podrosche](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/pshevuz-podrosh) [Rosówek — Rosow](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/rosuvek-rosov)