--- title: "Queue at Barabash — Kosyno" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_129" lang: "en" ppid: "id_129" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kosyno-barabash) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Hungary)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_31) # Queue at Barabash — Kosyno - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 45 min +67% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.07.2026 10:18 - **Cars in queue:** 5 - **Weather:** 29°C - **User rating:** **3.3** · 4 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_129) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_130) [All queues at Hungary — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **6 cars** Peak load: **11 cars (~1 h 23 min)** Shortest queue: **6 cars (~51 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.96x ### 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? 3.3 · 4 reviews ## Best time to cross Barabash today 11:00↓68%−68% 14:00↓61%−61% 16:00↓65%−65% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 10:18, at Barabash checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Barabash? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 50 min (~50 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 18 hours 35 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Barabash? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 3 days ago Does the EES system work at Barabash border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Barabash 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/hungary/barabash-kosyno/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/barabash-kosyno/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/barabash-kosyno/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/barabash-kosyno/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/barabash-kosyno/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/hungary/barabash-kosyno/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 80 km/h 25 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 80 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Hungary) 19.2 km Road works (image: Flag of Hungary) 21 km Closure (image: Flag of Hungary) 27.6 km Road works (image: Flag of Hungary) 27.7 km Closure (image: Flag of Hungary) 27.8 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=48.247872&lng=22.446967&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Heavy traffic 80 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_31#traffic-status) ## Barabash: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Barabash** 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 Barabash 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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 Real Data Increased Load Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Barabash - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Barabash - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 08:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Barabash - 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Barabash - 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 45min (5 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 10:18 Official Data 15min Source: police.hu Updated: 08:15 Difference: +30min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Barabash **Best days:** Thursday-Tuesday (5 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (20 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 20 | 100% | ~2-3 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 7 | 35% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 8 | 40% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 5 | 25% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 15 | 75% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 11 | 55% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 18 | 90% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 09:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 13:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 210 up to 210 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Barabash by car?** Thursday or Tuesday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Barabash?** Monday — peak load (20 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue, Wed, Thu), 1-3 hrs (Fri, Sat, Sun), 2-3 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [C CBA Rákóczi Ferenc utca 40, Nagyvarsány 15.9 km 24 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.247872,22.446967/48.155486,22.282633) - [(image: Tesco) Tesco Beregszászi utca 1, Vásárosnamény 16.4 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.247872,22.446967/48.126936,22.320947) - [(image: Spar) Spar Jókai Mór utca 8, Vásárosnamény 16.5 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.247872,22.446967/48.127132,22.318483) - [C CBA Kossuth Lajos utca 113, Tornyospálca 18.9 km 28 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.247872,22.446967/48.267098,22.193477) - [S Supermarket Sklep spożywczy 25.7 km 39 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.247872,22.446967/48.34205,22.12948) [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 Barabash Transport Type: road crossing Working Hours: Open Now | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7:00 - 19:00 | | Tuesday | 7:00 - 19:00 | | Wednesday | 7:00 - 19:00 | | Thursday | 7:00 - 19:00 | | Friday | 7:00 - 19:00 | | Saturday | 7:00 - 19:00 | | Sunday | 7:00 - 19:00 | ### 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: Not Available Veterinary: Not Available Ecological: Information not available Sanitary: Information not available Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available International Road Transport Control: Not Available Total number of lanes: Hungary: Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Barabash Weather now: **24°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 4.5/5 (2 reviews) Reviews for the Barabash checkpoint are broadly positive, with users reporting smooth and fast crossings. One traveler crossing into Ukraine described encountering two border posts and clearing them in about 35 minutes, noting only a couple of cars waiting in the queue — a sign of light traffic and short wait times at this crossing. The overall sentiment leans favorable, reflected in the strong ratings, as drivers appreciated the quick processing and minimal congestion. A recurring and important tip emerges from the feedback: travelers are advised to cross before 18:30, as the Hungarian side reportedly will not let people through after that time. This timing guidance is the standout practical takeaway for anyone planning a crossing here, since arriving too late in the day could mean being turned away or forced to wait until the next opening. In summary, Barabash appears to be a convenient, low-traffic checkpoint with wait times as short as 35 minutes when queues are light, but timing matters. Plan to arrive well before the 18:30 cutoff to avoid problems on the Hungarian side, and expect a relatively painless crossing with only a handful of vehicles ahead of you during off-peak periods. ⭐ 4.5/5 2 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Barabash, 3.3 ★★★☆☆ 4 reviews All Positive Negative Валерия ★☆☆☆☆ Не рекомендую отправлять посылки Катерина ★★★★☆ Рекомендуют до 18:30 пересекать, иначе венгры не пустят Ігор ★★★★★ В Україну два кордони да 35 хв Пару авто в черзі Olya ★★★☆☆ Україну пройшли за 20 хвилин. По угорцям перед нами 25 машин. За пів години не продвинулись на жодну машину 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 Barabash Address: 4937 Barabás, Árpád út 87, Hungary Phone: +36(45)570-163 Email: [barabashrk@szabolcs.police.hu](mailto:barabashrk@szabolcs.police.hu) GPS Coordinates: 48.247872, 22.446967 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/hu-ua#id_129) ### How to get there by car: from Budapest via the M3 highway to Vásárosnamény, from Vásárosnamény via the M3 highway to Csaroda, from Csaroda via the highway to Barabás, from Barabás to the Barabás checkpoint. ##### Nearest checkpoints - [Lonya](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_127) – 11.2 km - [Beregshuran](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_131) – 13.1 km - [Zahony](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_125) – 27.9 km - [Tisabec](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_133) – 33.5 km - [Nodyhodosh](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_382) – 43 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [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 ### [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 **Slovakia Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [158 — police](tel:158) - [155 — ambulance](tel:155) - [150 — fire department](tel:150) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [ÚAMK Auto Club: +421-2-6353-6353](tel:) **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 Hungary-Ukraine border → 14](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1) ## 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)