--- title: "Queue at Krosstsenko — Smilnytsia" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_100" lang: "en" ppid: "id_100" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/smilnytsya-krostsenko) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Poland)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19) # Queue at Krosstsenko — Smilnytsia - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 0 min -0% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 30.10.2026 00:58 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 7°C Rain - **User rating:** **3.1** · 9 Database working Rain Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_100) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_99) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_98) [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19) [All queues at Poland — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE As usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 cars** Peak load: **0 cars (~16 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 01:11, 30.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 18:00 22:00 23:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 02:00 03:00 04:00 Forecast for Krosstsenko (passenger cars) — updated at 02:00, covering today. • Tonight (02:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • This morning (06:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: Tonight (02:00–06:00). Next update: today at 04:00. How is the forecast calculated? **Data source:** Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation. **Factors considered:** The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week. **Limitations:** Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks). **Improvements:** Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources. ## When is the best time to cross at Krosstsenko — Cars, PL → UA Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 01:00–04:00 ~0 cars Heaviest load Thursday, 13:00–16:00 ~4 cars Quietest day Monday on average 0 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 1 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 cars · weekend: 0 cars Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | | Tuesday | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | | Wednesday | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | | Thursday | — | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | | Friday | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | | Saturday | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | | Sunday | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Monday**: on average 0 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 1 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 01:00 and 04:00**. - Peak load is on **Thursday between 13:00 and 16:00** (up to 4 cars). Calculated from 676 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Krosstsenko (Cars, PL → UA) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Monday (0 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Krosstsenko (Cars, PL → UA)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 01:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Thursday between 13:00 and 16:00. Data updated: 29.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Warsaw Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Krosstsenko - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 29.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krosstsenko - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 29.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 29.10.2026 — 0 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 29.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 29.10.2026 — 0 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 29.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 29.10.2026 — 0 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Krosstsenko - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 10:00 and 13:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays. Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Krosstsenko - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 15min (0 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 01:58 Official Data 0min Source: granica.gov.pl Updated: 00:58 Difference: +15min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Krosstsenko **Best days:** Wednesday–Thursday (7 cars, ~1-2 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (16 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 13 | 81% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs | | 🟠 Tue | 14 | 88% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 7 | 44% | ~1-2 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 8 | 50% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🟡 Fri | 10 | 63% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟠 Sat | 13 | 81% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 16 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 07:00 - 09:00 and 12:00 - 14:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 297 up to 297 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Krosstsenko by car?** Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~1-2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Krosstsenko?** Sunday — peak load (16 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun), 1-2 hrs (Wed). How did you like this checkpoint? 3.1 · 9 review ## Best time to cross Krosstsenko today 02:00↓91%−91% 03:00↓91%−91% 04:00↓91%−91% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 00:58, there is no queue at Krosstsenko checkpoint.** How long does it take to cross the border at Krosstsenko? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes) based on user experience Updated 29 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Krosstsenko? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 420 min (~7 hours) based on user experience Updated 5 days ago Does the EES system work at Krosstsenko border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krosstsenko border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area. The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo). [Learn more about EES](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees) Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure. ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/krostsenko-smilnytsya/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/krostsenko-smilnytsya/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/krostsenko-smilnytsya/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/krostsenko-smilnytsya/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/krostsenko-smilnytsya/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/krostsenko-smilnytsya/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Moderate traffic 10 km/h 37 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Moderate traffic 10 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works Roadworks (image: Flag of Poland) 33.9 km Closure Closed (image: Flag of Poland) 34.6 km Closure Closed (image: Flag of Poland) 34.6 km Road works Roadworks. New roadworks layout (image: Flag of Poland) 45.4 km Road works Roadworks. New roadworks layout (image: Flag of Poland) 45.9 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=49.481089&lng=22.701431&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Heavy traffic 10 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_19#traffic-status) ## Krosstsenko: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Krosstsenko** happens **twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00** local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control. During shift change, processing of of cars at Krosstsenko typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross **30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after** the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status. At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around **07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time**. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: **roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down. ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [L Lewiatan Piastowska 38, Ustrzyki Dolne 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.434559,22.576519) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 19, Ustrzyki Dolne 10.7 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.434904,22.571045) - [L Lewiatan Myczków 38, Solina 23.2 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.383151,22.417721) - [S Supermarket 27.3 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.4812811,22.3237621) - [N Netto Bieszczadzka 4, Lesko 27.3 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/49.481089,22.701431/49.473,22.32418) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### Customs Rules: What You Can Transport ALLOWED (with limits) Alcohol (for adults 18+) - Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+) - Up to 2 liters of wine - Up to 4 liters of beer - Or proportional combination Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits Tobacco products (for adults 18+) - 200 cigarettes - 100 cigarillos - 50 cigars - 250g tobacco **Package must be sealed!** Food products - Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK) - Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed) - Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg - Honey, jam: no limits Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED! Cash - Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed - Over €10,000 — MUST declare Personal belongings - Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount) - Cosmetics (for personal use) - Electronics (one laptop, one phone) - Medicine (with prescription) PROHIBITED **Weapons & Ammunition** - ANY weapon (even non-functional) - Ammunition - Knives with blade >12 cm **Drugs** - ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED - Prescription medicine — only with prescription **Cultural valuables** - Archaeological artifacts (without permits) - Paintings, icons from old churches **Animal products (without certificates)** - RAW meat - Unpasteurized milk - Eggs If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Krosstsenko Transport Type: road crossing Working Hours: 24/7 | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 24 Hours a Day | | Tuesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Wednesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Thursday | 24 Hours a Day | | Friday | 24 Hours a Day | | Saturday | 24 Hours a Day | | Sunday | 24 Hours a Day | ### Amenities: Mother and Child Room: Information not available; Toilets: Information not available; Food Facilities: Information not available; Duty Free Shops: Information not available; Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: Available; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available; Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available; ### Checkpoint Control Types: Phytosanitary: Information not available Veterinary: Information not available Ecological: Information not available Sanitary: Information not available Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available International Road Transport Control: Information not available Total number of lanes: Poland: Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Krosstsenko Weather now: **6°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices ## Fuel Prices near the checkpoint Krosstsenko as of 2026-10-29 (PLN/liter) (Subcarpathian Voivodeship) | Voivodeship | S98 | E95 | ON | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Subcarpathian Voivodeship | 8.16 | 6.50 | 7.31 | 3.73 | The prices are approximate [Fuel Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel#petrol-calculator) [Fuel prices near the border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## User Reviews — 3.7/5 (7 reviews) User sentiment about the Krosstsenko border checkpoint is mixed but leans positive. Most reviewers, especially those writing in 2024 and 2025, describe quick and smooth crossings. Recent reviews are sharply negative, though. The most recent one, from October 2026, reports a bus carrying children stuck in the queue for 18 hours with no access to hot food. A December 2025 review notes arriving as roughly the 120th vehicle in line, which points to heavy congestion in peak periods. Wait times vary widely depending on timing. On the good days, crossings were very fast. One traveler joined the queue toward Ukraine at 6:42 with only 3 cars ahead and entered Ukraine by 6:57, about 15 minutes. Another reported a 30-minute entry into Ukraine in December 2024. At 10:08 one morning, there were only 3-5 cars per lane, and even that short queue was caused by a 15-20 minute database outage. Another review describes driving straight through the barrier, with 3-4 cars on the territory for the green channel and about 10-12 cars for the red channel. Practical tips: one reviewer says Polish officers process traffic faster on lane 5. Early mornings appear to have the shortest queues. Choose the green or red channel to match your goods, since the red channel queue is longer. The overall pattern is quick crossings for cars during off-peak hours, but serious delays for buses and during holiday or peak periods, so travelers should plan ahead and bring supplies. ⭐ 3.7/5 7 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Krosstsenko, 3.1 ★★★☆☆ 9 reviews All Positive Negative Жанна ★☆☆☆☆ Автобус з дітьми стоїть 18 годин в черзі!!,діти без теплої їжі Катя ★☆☆☆☆ приїхали 120-ті Катерина ★★★★★ На 5 пасі поляки обслуговують швидше Елена ★☆☆☆☆ Не советую ехать через эту таможню. Простояли 8 часов. Ехали семьёй , поляки перевернули машину верх дном, даже в детских сумках всё рыскали, хамы... Лейла ★☆☆☆☆ Ужасная таможня, простояли 7 часов. Поляки машину всю обыскали, все вещи раскидали, даже в багажник где запасное колесо- всё перерыли. Везла домашние помидоры из дома- около 7 кг. Так эти голодные тв🤮🤮🤮ри забрали их. Я в шоке, как помидоры??? Даже не выкинули их, себе в коморку свинья эта польская затащила. Мой совет- не ехать через эту таможню This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu. ## Contacts & Map ## Contacts and address of checkpoint Krosstsenko Address: DK84, 38-700 Kroscienko, Poland (DK84, 38-700 Krościenko, Polska) Phone: +48 13 465 83 00 Email: [kroscienko@strazgraniczna.pl](mailto:kroscienko@strazgraniczna.pl) GPS Coordinates: 49.481089, 22.701431 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/pl-ua#id_100) ### How to get there By car: from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route E371 to Miejsce Piastowe, from Miejsce Piastowe take route 28 to Sanok, from Sanok take route 84 to Ustrzyki Dolne, from Ustrzyki Dolne take route 84 to Krościenko and then to the border checkpoint "Krościenko". ### Nearest checkpoints - [Malhowice](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_116) – 25.1 km - [Medyka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_94) – 39.7 km - [Korchova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_90) – 60.5 km - [Budomezh](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_86) – 80.1 km - [Khrebenne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_83) – 108.7 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 15.08–21.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-14/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-34) 14.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 08.08–14.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-07/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-33) 07.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 01.08–07.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-31/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-32) 31.07.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 18.07–24.07.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-17/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-30) 17.07.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Poland Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [997 — police](tel:997) - [999 — ambulance](tel:999) - [998 — fire department](tel:998) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [PZM Roadside: 19-637](tel:) - [24h Assistance: 800-111-222](tel:24) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Poland-Ukraine border → 35](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ## 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/explore) [Find Fastest Crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/best-crossing) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp)