--- title: "Queue at Krosstsenko — Smilnytsia" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_101" lang: "en" ppid: "id_101" 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_119) # Queue at Krosstsenko — Smilnytsia - **Vehicle type:** passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) - **Wait time:** 15 min -0% - **Status:** Outdated Data Last seen: 8 days ago - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 16°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_100)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_119) [All queues at Poland — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **6 cars TaxFREE (Red line)** Peak load: **8 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~5 h 15 min)** Shortest queue: **0 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 07:00, 01.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 08:00 17:00 18:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 11:00 19:00 23:00 Forecast for Krosstsenko (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~100 min, busy (peaks at ~4 h around 08:00). • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~70 min, busy (peaks at ~120 min around 14:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~90 min, busy (peaks at ~175 min around 17:00). • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~70 min, busy (peaks at ~110 min around 22:00). Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00). Next update: today at 10:00. 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. ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Krosstsenko today 09:00↓60%−60% 10:00↓83%−83% 11:00↓42%−42% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 11:36, there is no queue at Krosstsenko checkpoint.** 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 ## Free flow 10 km/h 1 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 10 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 45.4 km Road works (image: Flag of Poland) 45.7 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 48.6 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 50 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 50 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 TaxFREE (Red line) 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 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Krosstsenko - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Krosstsenko **Best days:** Saturday-Wednesday (8 cars, ~5.3-6.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (14 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 11 | 79% | ~7.3-8.3 hrs | | 🟡 Tue | 10 | 71% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs | | 🟡 Wed | 9 | 64% | ~6-7 hrs | | 🟠 Thu | 11 | 79% | ~7.3-8.3 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 14 | 100% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 8 | 57% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs | | 🟡 Sun | 10 | 71% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs | **Peak time:** Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00 and 16:00 - 18:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 1840 up to 1840 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Krosstsenko by car?** Saturday or Wednesday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Krosstsenko?** Friday — peak load (14 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Sat), 6-8 hrs (Tue, Sun), 6-7 hrs (Wed), 7-9 hrs (Mon, Thu), 9-11 hrs (Fri). ### 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: Information not 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: Information not available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Krosstsenko [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Krosstsenko, 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet All Positive Negative 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_101) ### 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 ### [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 ### [Constitution Day Border Queue Forecast — 28.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-22/queue-prognosis-constitution-day-2026-06-28) 22.06.2026 ### [Corpus Christi Queue Forecast — Ukraine to Poland 04.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-corpus-christi-ukraine-poland-2026-06-04) 31.05.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine’s Western Corridors 31.05.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-30/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-31) 30.05.2026 ### [Pentecost Border Queue Forecast for Ukraine–Hungary and Ukraine–Poland (2026-05-24)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-23/queue-prognosis-pentecost-2026-05-24) 23.05.2026 [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! 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