--- title: "Queue at Silistra — Ostrov" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_329" lang: "en" ppid: "id_329" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Bulgaria)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_300) # Queue at Silistra — Ostrov - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 5 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 20:28 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 25°C Database working Moving [All queues at Bulgaria — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **9 cars** Peak load: **12 cars (~39 min)** Shortest queue: **4 cars (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 20:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 20:00 21:00 22:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 03:00 04:00 05:00 Forecast for Silistra (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~65 min, busy. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~45 min, moderate load (peaks at ~70 min around 22:00). • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~45 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00). Next update: today at 22:00. 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. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Silistra tomorrow 07:00 typical queue 10:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 20:28, at Silistra checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.** Does the EES system work at Silistra border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Silistra 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/bulgaria/sylistra-ostrov/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/sylistra-ostrov/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/sylistra-ostrov/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/sylistra-ostrov/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/sylistra-ostrov/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/sylistra-ostrov/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Heavy traffic 57 km/h 1 h ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Heavy traffic 57 km/h ## 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 Silistra - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Silistra **Best days:** Sunday (7 cars, ~0.4-1.4 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (7 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Sun | 7 | 100% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Silistra by car?** Sunday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Silistra?** Sunday — peak load (7 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl ulitsa Besarabiya 7, Silistra 300 м 1 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.117784,27.274957/44.115251,27.273465) - [(image: Billa) Billa ulitsa Geno Cholakov 1, Silistra 1.2 km 2 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.117784,27.274957/44.119924,27.260675) - [(image: Billa) Billa ulitsa Tutrakan 1, Silistra 1.9 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.117784,27.274957/44.112939,27.252769) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland ulitsa Nikola Yonkov Vaptsarov 8, Silistra 1.9 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.117784,27.274957/44.111831,27.252199) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Kaufland, 7500 Силистра, България 1.9 km 3 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.117784,27.274957/44.11214,27.25306) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## 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 Silistra 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: Bulgaria: Information not available Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Silistra [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Silistra, 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 Silistra Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Silistra GPS Coordinates: 44.117784, 27.274957 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/bg-ro#id_329) ### How to get there Silistra border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Romania. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Constanta](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_327) – 104.4 km - [Ruse](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_321) – 105.4 km - [Duryanka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_341) – 111.2 km - [Svishtov](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_811) – 163.8 km - [Oryakhovo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_315) – 267.8 km ## News ## Filtered News 24 Aug Heavy Traffic at the Turkish Border and Suspended Ferries to Romania: Operational Situation at Bulgarian Checkpoints (BurgasMedia) 14 Aug Danube ferries closed, Bulgarian borders flowing freely (BurgasMedia) 10 Aug Kalotina and [Kapitan Andreevo](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_384) busy, Danube ferries halted (BurgasMedia) [View these news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [View all 8 checkpoints → 8](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/5) ## 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)