--- title: "Queue at Leușeni — Albița" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284" lang: "en" ppid: "id_284" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/albitsa-leushen) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285) # Queue at Leușeni — Albița - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 35 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 25.09.2026 10:21 - **Cars in queue:** 2 - **Weather:** 17°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_284) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_825) [All queues at Moldova — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 cars** Peak load: **4 cars (~51 min)** Shortest queue: **3 cars (~40 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.10x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 12:00, 25.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 18:00 19:00 20:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 12:00 13:00 14:00 Forecast for Leușeni (passenger cars) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~60 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~45 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00). Next update: today at 14:00. 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. ## When is the best time to cross at Leușeni — Cars, MD → RO Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Thursday, 02:00–05:00 ~2 cars Heaviest load Tuesday, 12:00–15:00 ~11 cars Quietest day Saturday on average 4 cars Busiest day Wednesday on average 5 cars Typical load by hour Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 00 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 quiet busy Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 5 cars · weekend: 4 cars Weekly picture: days × hours | on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Tuesday | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | Wednesday | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | Thursday | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | | Friday | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Saturday | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | Sunday | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Saturday**: on average 4 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Wednesday**: on average 5 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Thursday between 02:00 and 05:00**. - Peak load is on **Tuesday between 12:00 and 15:00** (up to 11 cars). Calculated from 1 277 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Leușeni (Cars, MD → RO) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (4 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Leușeni (Cars, MD → RO)? Queues are usually shortest on Thursday between 02:00 and 05:00. The worst time is Tuesday between 12:00 and 15:00. Data updated: 25.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Chisinau Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛 Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Leușeni - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Leușeni - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 13 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 24.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 24.09.2026 — 13 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 13:00 24.09.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 24.09.2026 — 6 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 4 cars. The lowest point was observed at 21:00 24.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 24.09.2026 — 4 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 24.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 24.09.2026 — 6 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Leușeni - 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 13:00 and 21:00 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 Leușeni - 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 35min (2 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 10:21 Official Data 3h 45min (21 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 11:28 Difference: -3h 10min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Leușeni **Best days:** Monday, Saturday (4 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (5 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 4 | 80% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 5 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 5 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 5 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🟠 Fri | 4 | 80% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | | 🟠 Sat | 4 | 80% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | | 🟠 Sun | 4 | 80% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 12:00 - 14:00 and 13:00 - 15:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 25 up to 215 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Leușeni by car?** Saturday or Monday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Leușeni?** Thursday — peak load (5 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Fri–Sun), 1-3 hrs (Tue–Thu). How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Leușeni today 17:00↓24%−24% 21:00↓49%−49% 22:00↓49%−49% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 10:21, at Leușeni checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Leușeni border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Leușeni 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/moldova/leushen-albitsa/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/leushen-albitsa/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/leushen-albitsa/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/leushen-albitsa/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/leushen-albitsa/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/moldova/leushen-albitsa/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Leușeni in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Leușeni. 2026-09-25 14:50:57 EEST Outgoing Leuszeni ## Free flow 10 km/h 1975 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. 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Free flow 10 km/h ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Calea Basarabiei 93, Huși 14.8 km 22 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.794395,28.161986/46.671922,28.085328) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Calea Basarabiei 103, Huși 14.9 km 22 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.794395,28.161986/46.6724,28.0825) - [M My Auchan Calea Basarabiei 64, Huși 15.2 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.794395,28.161986/46.67003,28.07859) - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Bulevardul 1 Mai, Huși 15.4 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.794395,28.161986/46.674063,28.062902) - [P Profi Calea Basarabiei 4, Huși 15.5 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.794395,28.161986/46.670056,28.070875) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## 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: [MOLDASIG](https://www.moldasig.md/ro/produse/asigurare-auto/carte-verde/) [DONARIS](https://www.donaris.md/asigurare-carte-verde/) [GRAWE](https://www.grawe.md/ru/insurance/motor/green-card/) ## For passenger cars To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the [necessary set of documents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules). ### Driver's documents: - Biometric passport - International driving license - Medical insurance ### Vehicle documents: - Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport) - Mandatory insurance policy [Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) ### Equipment: - First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest ### 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. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Romania Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 3.5 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://roviniete.ro/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Leușeni 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: Moldova: Information not available Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Leușeni Weather now: **12°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Leușeni, 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 Leușeni Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Leușeni GPS Coordinates: 46.794395, 28.161986 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/md-ro#id_284) ### How to get there Leușeni border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Leova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_850) – 35 km - [Ungheni](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_867) – 53.5 km - [Sculeni (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_841) – 71.5 km - [Sculeni (Moldova)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_336) – 71.7 km - [Cahul](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_328) – 97.7 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Moldovan farmers have blocked the access roads to the "Palanca" and "Tudora" border crossing points: police are turning traffic away](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-25/moldovski-fermeri-zablokuvali-pidyizdi-palanka-tudora) 25.06.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Moldova Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [902 — police](tel:902) - [903 — ambulance](tel:903) - [901 — fire department](tel:901) **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACM Auto Club: +373-22-222-333](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Moldova-Romania border → 15](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/6/5) ## 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)