--- title: "Queue at Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157" lang: "en" ppid: "id_157" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus) [🇷🇴→🇺🇦](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229) # Queue at Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** ≈2 hr 15 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 17.07.2026 02:03 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 16°C - **User rating:** **1.0** · 1 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_43) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_44) [All queues at Ukraine — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 buses** Peak load: **10 buses (~19 h 51 min)** Shortest queue: **0 buses (~15 min)** ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. ## How long did the bus wait at the border? Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border. Carrier Bus plate Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history. Scheduled buses through this crossing Next 6 hours · 02:00–08:00 0 🇪🇺 to the EU 1 🇺🇦 to Ukraine Lighter than usual · 0 buses vs ~1 usual 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 to the EU to Ukraine Per day: **3** / **3** in each direction By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry. How did you like this checkpoint? 1.0 · 1 review ## Best time to cross Krasnoilsk today 04:00↓94%−94% 10:00↓100%−100% 12:00↓94%−94% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 02:03, at Krasnoilsk checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Krasnoilsk? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 80 min (~1 hour 20 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 19 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Krasnoilsk? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 19 days ago Does the EES system work at Krasnoilsk border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Krasnoilsk border crossing. EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data. [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/ukraine/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Krasnoilsk: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Krasnoilsk** 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 buses at Krasnoilsk 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. The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same **08:00 and 20:00**. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — **about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ##### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Krasnoilsk - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krasnoilsk - bus 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 06:00 16.07.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 16.07.2026 — 0 buses. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 16.07.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 2 buses. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 16.07.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 2 buses. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 16.07.2026 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 16.07.2026 — 1 bus. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Krasnoilsk - bus 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 5:00 and 6:00 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 Krasnoilsk - bus 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 2h 15min (1 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 02:03 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 02:22 Difference: +2h ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Krasnoilsk **Best days:** Thursday-Saturday (4 buses, ~8-9 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (6 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 5 | 83% | ~10-11 hrs | | 🟠 Tue | 5 | 83% | ~10-11 hrs | | 🟠 Wed | 5 | 83% | ~10-11 hrs | | 🟡 Thu | 4 | 67% | ~8-9 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 5 | 83% | ~10-11 hrs | | 🟡 Sat | 4 | 67% | ~8-9 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 6 | 100% | ~12-13 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 20:00 - 22:00 and 10:00 - 12:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 1200 up to 1200 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Krasnoilsk by bus?** Thursday or Saturday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~8-9 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Krasnoilsk?** Sunday — peak load (6 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 8-9 hrs (Thu, Sat), 10-11 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), 12-13 hrs (Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Calea Cernăuți 211K, Vicovu de Sus 5.1 km 8 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.948496,25.620864/47.921864,25.675849) - [P Profi DJ178C, Bilca 10.4 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.948496,25.620864/47.918431,25.75366) - [S Silpo Vulytsia Holovna 265А, Storozhynetska miska hromada 18.4 km 28 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.948496,25.620864/48.083232,25.477256) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Speranței 1, Marginea 20.8 km 31 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.948496,25.620864/47.8163,25.8176) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Rădăuțului, Marginea 20.8 km 31 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.948496,25.620864/47.819347,25.822285) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ### Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old **IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60** Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border: **One of these documents is MANDATORY:** - Military ID (issued by military commissariat) - VLK Certificate (from military medical commission) - Booking Certificate (from TCC) - Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized) **If you don't have documents:** - Entry/Exit denied - Return to Ukraine - Possible deportation for repeated attempts Where to obtain: | Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) | | --- | --- | | VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) | | Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) | | Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) | Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document. ## Required Documents ### Green Card Insurance: Activation Time **CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing** Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know: **When does it become active?** Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00. **This rule applies to all types of purchase:** - Online purchase (active tomorrow) - Insurance company office (active tomorrow) - Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow) **What to do?** - Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online - Use your existing policy (if not expired) - NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late) **This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.** Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border. Buy Green Card online: [VUSO](https://vuso.ua/ua/green-card/) [ARX](https://arx.com.ua/produkty/zelena-karta/) [UNIQA](https://uniqa.ua/private/auto/green-card/) ## For bus passengers To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents: ### Personal documents: - Valid biometric passport ### Proof of travel: - Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation) ### Mandatory: - Medical insurance policy valid in the EU ### 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 Facilities Krasnoilsk Transport Type: automobile 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: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Krasnoilsk Weather now: **20°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 3.0/5 (1 reviews) The user reports a severely negative experience crossing at Krasnoilsk checkpoint via bus. They experienced an exceptionally long wait of approximately 12.5 hours (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM), with no movement occurring until around 9:00 PM. The reviewer discovered a worker boycott on the Romanian side of the border due to unpaid wages, affecting all crossing points at that time. While Ukrainian authorities processed documents quickly and efficiently, the Romanian side created massive bottlenecks, with some buses queuing up to 10 vehicles deep. The final verification process on the Romanian side was extraordinarily slow, resulting in a 12-hour schedule delay. For travelers, this review highlights the critical importance of flexible scheduling when crossing at Krasnoilsk, particularly during labor disputes or peak evening hours. The key recommendation is to avoid evening and night travel when possible and to account for potential major delays exceeding standard waiting times. ⭐ 3.0/5 1 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Krasnoilsk, 1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ 1 review 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 Krasnoilsk Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Krasnoilsk GPS Coordinates: 47.948496, 25.620864 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-ro#id_157) ### How to get there Krasnoilsk border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Romania. ##### Nearest border checkpoints - [Porubne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40) – 33 км - [Diakivtsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_45) – 49.3 км - [Solotvyno](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_38) – 129.5 км - [Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37) – 195.5 км - [Orlivka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_781) – 366.2 км ## 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 ### [Whit Monday Queue Forecast — Ukraine ↔ Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-whit-monday-ukraine-romania-2026-06-01) 31.05.2026 ### [Children's Day Border Queue Forecast — Ukraine–Moldova & Romania 01.06.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-05-31/queue-prognosis-children-s-day-2026-06-01) 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 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) **Ukrainian Embassy in Romania** - [Embassy (Bucharest): +40-21-230-3660](tel:) - [Consulate (Suceava): +40-230-521-712](tel:) - [MFA Hotline: +38-044-238-16-57](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [Compare queues at all crossings → 17](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) ## 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)