--- title: "Queue at Halmeu — Diakove (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277" lang: "en" ppid: "id_277" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakove-khalmeu) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Romania)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_251) # Queue at Halmeu — Diakove (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** 115 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 31.07.2026 07:37 - **Cars in queue:** 10 - **Weather:** 19°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_354) [All queues at Romania — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 buses** Peak load: **11 buses (~2 h 7 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. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Halmeu tomorrow 07:00 typical queue 08:00↓50%−50% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 07:37, at Halmeu checkpoint there are 10 buses waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Halmeu? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 130 min (~2 hours 10 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 24 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Halmeu? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 57 min (~57 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 37 days ago Does the EES system work at Halmeu border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Halmeu 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/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/khalmeu-dyakove/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Halmeu: 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 **Halmeu** 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 Halmeu 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 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 Halmeu - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Halmeu - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations No data for Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Halmeu - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Halmeu **Best days:** Monday (4 buses, ~0.7-1.7 hrs). **Avoid:** Monday (4 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 4 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Halmeu by bus?** Monday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Halmeu?** Monday — peak load (4 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny Drumul Vinului Sătmărean Halmeu Vii-Orașu Nou, Turț 15.2 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.992183,23.003118/47.987861,23.207373) - [M My Auchan Strada Scânteii, Livada 16.9 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.992183,23.003118/47.86359,23.12486) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Rodnei 54, Satu Mare 23.4 km 35 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.992183,23.003118/47.797437,22.884259) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Strada Corvinilor 1, Satu Mare 24.1 km 36 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.992183,23.003118/47.790128,22.885422) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Strada Dunării 9, Satu Mare 25 km 38 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.992183,23.003118/47.78527,22.872935) [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 Halmeu 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: Romania: Information not available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Halmeu Weather now: **21°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Halmeu, 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 Halmeu Address: Halmeu 447145, Romania Phone: +40 261 773 035 Email: [vamahalmeu@customs.ro](mailto:vamahalmeu@customs.ro) GPS Coordinates: 47.992183, 23.003118 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-ua#id_277) ### How to get there by car: from Bucharest via the E81 highway to Pitești, from Pitești via the E81 highway to Râmnicu Vâlcea, from Râmnicu Vâlcea via the E81 highway to Sibiu, from Sibiu via the E81 highway to Sebeș, from Sebeș via the E81 highway to Alba Iulia, from Alba Iulia via the E81 highway to Turda, from Turda via the E81 highway to Cluj-Napoca, from Cluj-Napoca via the E576 highway to Dej, from Dej via the E58 highway to Baia Mare, from Baia Mare via the E58 highway to Livada, from Livada via the E81 highway to Halmeu and further to the Halmeu checkpoint. ##### Nearest checkpoints - [Sighetu Marmatiei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) – 65.4 km - [Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) – 194.9 km - [Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) – 227.7 km - [Rakovets](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) – 243.9 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 ### [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 **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](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 Romania-Ukraine border → 19](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1) ## 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)