--- title: "Border crossing point Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnycha-vidin-zymnytsya" lang: "en" type: "bcp" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Border crossing point Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea) 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 Bulgaria → Romania direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vidin-zymnytsya-zymnycha) ###### Live Queue Status Current wait time, forecast and live camera [View queue — Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_314) [All queues at Romania — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12) → ## Weather at Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea) checkpoint for 7 days No weather data available. ## Distance to nearest cities Nearest city: **Bucharest** (107 km) Bucharest **107** km Plovdiv **173** km Sofia **195** km Varna **211** km ## Free flow 20 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 20 km/h 1 h ago [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_314#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: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ### Supermarkets nearby - [P Profi Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 59B, Giurgiu 3.3 km 5 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.883951,26.010835/43.902276,25.978297) - [P Profi Giurgiu Piata Comertului nr 48 3.5 km 5 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.883951,26.010835/43.891,25.9677) - [(image: Penny) Penny Bulevardul Academician Miron Nicolescu, Giurgiu 3.7 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.883951,26.010835/43.904348,25.974152) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul 14, Giurgiu 4 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.883951,26.010835/43.8974,25.964) - [(image: Billa) Billa Billa, Улица Тулча 19, 7004 Русе, България 4.1 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.883951,26.010835/43.8569,25.97585) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) ## Romania → Bulgaria Modes: 1 passenger car Database working Moving ☆☆☆☆☆ 0.0 out of 5 [Romania (passenger car) — queue](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_314) ## Zimnicea–Vidin: Romania–Bulgaria ferry crossing Zimnicea–Vidin is an international ferry crossing on the Danube between Romania and Bulgaria. It operates on the ferry timetable rather than continuously, and it remains one of the quieter links in the area, so queues are usually minimal. Drivers researching the **Vidin border crossing** often compare it with the nearby bridge route. **Traffic:** passenger cars run in the Romania-to-Bulgaria direction via [RO→BG](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_314). ### Key facts - Type: Danube ferry crossing. - Hours: according to the ferry schedule. - Daily traffic: roughly 100–300 vehicles. ### Waiting times Typical waits are 5–20 minutes plus the ferry crossing itself. For live figures and history, check [RO→BG monitoring](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_314) and the [crossing statistics](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12). ### Documents EU citizens travel with a national ID card or passport. The crossing is a standard Schengen-area land border on the Danube. ### Alternatives and contacts For a fixed-link option, the [Calafat](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin)–Vidin bridge lies about 20 km away and avoids ferry timetables. Emergency services: **112**. GPS ([Zimnicea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vidin-zymnytsya-zymnycha), RO): 43.9500, 22.9833. ### Other checkpoints on this route [Bechet — Oryakhovo View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bechet-oryakhovo) [Calafat — Vidin View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin) [Giurgiu — Ruse View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhu-ruse) [Negru Voda — Constanta View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nehru-voda-konstantsa) [Ostrov — Silistra View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ostrov-sylistra) [Vama Veche — Duryanka View →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vama-veke-duryanka) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea) border crossing? The Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea) border crossing is on the Romania–Bulgaria border. See the "Contacts and map" section above for the exact address and GPS coordinates. ### What crossing types are available at Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea)? The Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea) 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 Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea)? Pick a transport type above — the page for that mode shows current wait time, a 24-hour forecast and live cameras. ### Is Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea) open 24/7? Yes, the Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea) 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 Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea)? Personal crossing is free. You may incur related fees: Green Card insurance, customs declarations for specific goods. ### How does the electronic queue work at Zimnicea → Vidin (Zimnicea)? 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 26 Gas Stations 241 Food 40 Hotels 34 [View All](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/zymnycha-vidin-zymnytsya/) ## Other checkpoints between these countries [Bechet — Oryakhovo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/bechet-oryakhovo) [Calafat — Vidin](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kalafat-vidin) [Giurgiu — Ruse](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhu-ruse) [Negru Voda — Constanta](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/nehru-voda-konstantsa) [Ostrov — Silistra](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ostrov-sylistra) [Vama Veche — Duryanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vama-veke-duryanka) [Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/zymnych-porom-svyshchov)