--- title: "Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_28" lang: "en" ppid: "id_28" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/chop-tysa-zakhon) [(image: Flag of Hungary)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_126) # Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** 95 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 09:08 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 20°C - **User rating:** **2.4** · 5 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_27) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_28) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_266) [All queues at Ukraine — Hungary border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/4) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 buses** Peak load: **4 buses (~4 h 55 min)** Shortest queue: **0 buses (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 13:00 22:00 23:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 09:00 10:00 Forecast for Chop (Tysa) (buses) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~70 min, moderate load (peaks at ~5 h around 13:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00). 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 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 · 09:00–15:00 31 🇪🇺 to the EU 28 🇺🇦 to Ukraine Queue likely to build · 31 buses vs ~20 usual 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 to the EU to Ukraine Per day: **79** / **79** in each direction By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry. How did you like this checkpoint? 2.4 · 5 review ## Best time to cross Chop (Tysa) today 11:00↓98%−98% 13:00↓99%−99% 14:00↓98%−98% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 09:08, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 1 bus waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Chop (Tysa)? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 180 min (~3 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 19 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Chop (Tysa)? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 58 days ago Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Chop (Tysa) 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/ukraine/chop-tysa-zakhon/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/chop-tysa-zakhon/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/chop-tysa-zakhon/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/chop-tysa-zakhon/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/chop-tysa-zakhon/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/chop-tysa-zakhon/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 39 km/h 34 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 39 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Ukraine) 6.6 km Road works (image: Flag of Hungary) 6.6 km Road works (image: Flag of Ukraine) 6.7 km Road works (image: Flag of Hungary) 6.7 km Closure (image: Flag of Hungary) 22.1 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=48.418594&lng=22.170066&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Heavy traffic 32 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_125#traffic-status) ## Chop (Tysa): 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 **Chop (Tysa)** 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 Chop (Tysa) 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 [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_28/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Chop (Tysa) - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - 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 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 1 bus. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - 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 :00 and 1:00 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 Chop (Tysa) - 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 1h 35min (1 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 09:08 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 09:36 Difference: +1h 20min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Chop (Tysa) **Best days:** Tuesday-Monday (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (9 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs | | 🟠 Wed | 8 | 89% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 9 | 100% | ~12-13 hrs | | 🟡 Fri | 6 | 67% | ~8-9 hrs | | 🟢 Sat | 5 | 56% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs | | 🟢 Sun | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 19:00 - 21:00 and 22:00 - 00:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 560 up to 640 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Chop (Tysa) by bus?** Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?** Thursday — peak load (9 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Mon, Tue, Sun), 6-8 hrs (Sat), 8-9 hrs (Fri), 10-12 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Thu). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Penny) Penny E573, Záhony 1.5 km 2 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.404979,22.168254) - [C CBA Ady Endre út 1, Záhony 2.1 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.400749,22.18096) - [S Supermarket Sklep spożywczy 9 km 14 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.34205,22.12948) - [(image: Tesco) Tesco Kapušanská 110/61, Kráľovský Chlmec 14.2 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.431005,21.979064) - [(image: Tesco) Tesco Zoltána Fábryho 95/3, Veľké Kapušany 16.7 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48.418594,22.170066/48.555392,22.076667) [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 ARX UNIQA ## 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 Equipment Chop (Tysa) 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: Not Available; Toilets: Available; Food Facilities: Available; Duty Free Shops: Available; Mobile Communication: Available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: Not Available; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Available; Border Crossing with Pets: Available; ### Checkpoint Control Types: Phytosanitary: Available Veterinary: Available Ecological: Available Sanitary: Available Cultural Heritage Control: Not Available International Road Transport Control: Available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: 13 Total number of lanes: Hungary: 18 Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Chop (Tysa) Weather now: **22°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 3.5/5 (2 reviews) User sentiment toward Chop (Tysa) is overwhelmingly negative, despite one review carrying a 5-star rating whose text contradicts the score entirely. Both travelers describe the crossing as an ordeal, with one calling it a "cursed place" and advising others not to travel this way, and the other describing the 15-hour wait as "simply mockery." The disconnect between the numeric ratings and the written experiences suggests the average score understates how frustrated travelers actually are. Reported wait times are extreme and concentrated on bus traffic. On 5 September 2024 a traveler arrived at 12:00 and did not cross until 03:00 the following night — 15 hours total — with 12 buses queued ahead. On 10 August 2024 another arrived at 12:10 and was still waiting at 19:50, roughly 8 hours in, with only 3 buses ahead at the start. The pattern is clear: midday arrivals face the worst delays, and even a short bus queue translates into many hours of waiting. A recurring complaint is that the bottleneck appears artificial. One reviewer noted the bridge was completely empty while buses were held back and not let through, indicating processing throughput rather than traffic volume drives the delay. Practical tips: avoid arriving around noon, expect 8-15 hours if crossing by bus, count the buses ahead as a rough gauge, and plan for an overnight crossing. ⭐ 3.5/5 2 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Chop (Tysa), 2.4 ★★☆☆☆ 5 reviews All Positive Negative Юлія ★☆☆☆☆ Приїхали вчора близька 23... О 6 автобус мав бути за розкладом в аеропорту. Зараз близька 10 ранку. Досі стоїм в буферній зоні. Марина ★★☆☆☆ Я виїжджала 05.09. На Чопі було перед нами 12 автобусів. Приїхали на кордон о 12.00 дня і перетнули о 03.00 ночі. Міст був порожній , а автобуси не пропускали. 15 годин для того , щоб перетнути кордон. Це просто знущання . Тетяна ★★★★★ Вісім годин на кордоні 10.08.2024 з 12:10. Перед нами було 3 автобуса, зараз залишився один. Наразі 19:50. Прокляте місце, не їдьте сюдою. 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 Chop (Tysa) Address: 89460, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod District, village of Solomoniwe, 0th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway. ([89460, Закарпатська обл., Ужгородський район, с. Соломоново, 0-й км автошляху М-06 Київ - Чоп](https://zk.customs.gov.ua/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fmaps%2FQPTF8NFag6Ty5Xux9)) Phone: +38 (0312) 64-96-00, 61-22-07, +380312711230 Email: [305.zk.chop-zalizn.map@customs.gov.ua](mailto:305.zk.chop-zalizn.map@customs.gov.ua) GPS Coordinates: 48.418594, 22.170066 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-hu#id_28) ### How to get there by car: from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Velyka Dobron, from Velyka Dobron via the M25 highway to Chop, from Chop via the M06 highway to the Chop border checkpoint. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Dzvinkove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_29) – 16.8 km - [Kosyno](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_31) – 27.9 km - [Luzhanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_33) – 41 km - [Vilok](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_35) – 61.1 km - [Velyka Palad](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_380) – 71 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 ### [State Foundation Day Queue Forecast — Ukraine–Hungary Border 20.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-state-foundation-day-ukraine-hungary-2026-08-20) 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 ### [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 ### [eCherha Merges Truck Queues at Chop and Uzhhorod Border Crossings from April 24](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-04-22/iecherha-na-punktakh-propusku-chop-ta-uzhhorod-onovlennia-dlia-vantazhnykh-pereviznykiv) 22.04.2026 [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) **Slovakia Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [158 — police](tel:158) - [155 — ambulance](tel:155) - [150 — fire department](tel:150) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [ÚAMK Auto Club: +421-2-6353-6353](tel:) **Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia** - [Embassy (Bratislava): +421-2-5920-2810](tel:) - [Consulate (Prešov): +421-51-771-1697](tel:) - [MFA Hotline: +38-044-238-16-57](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All Ukraine—Hungary border crossings → 16](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/4) ## 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)