--- title: "Queue at Gradina — Kalotina" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_391" lang: "en" ppid: "id_391" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Bulgaria)(image: Flag of Serbia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_390) # Queue at Gradina — Kalotina - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 65 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 14.09.2026 13:28 - **Cars in queue:** 5 - **Weather:** 22°C - **User rating:** **5.0** · 1 Database working Moving [All queues at Serbia — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/12) Today 7 days ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **6 cars** Peak load: **6 cars (~1 h 14 min)** Shortest queue: **4 cars (~54 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.08x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 13:01, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 14:00 15:00 18:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 21:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Gradina (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today. • Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~80 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~70 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). Next update: today at 16:00. 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 14–20 September 2026 Peak load: Sat 19.09 — 13 cars (18:00) · Shortest queue: Thu 17.09 — 2 cars (04:00) · Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 6 cars (~1 h 14 min), Shortest queue 23:00 — 2 cars (~37 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 4, 16:00 — 6, 17:00 — 6, 18:00 — 6, 19:00 — 5, 20:00 — 4 Peak load Shortest queue Mon 14.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Tue 15.09 Peak load 7 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Wed 16.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Thu 17.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Fri 18.09 Peak load 6 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Sat 19.09 Peak load 13 cars Shortest queue 2 cars Sun 20.09 Peak load 13 cars Shortest queue 3 cars Tap a day to see the hourly forecast Mon · 14.09.2026 Peak load 11:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars Tue · 15.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 7 cars Shortest queue 02:00 · 2 cars Wed · 16.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars Thu · 17.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars Fri · 18.09.2026 Peak load 12:00 · 6 cars Shortest queue 04:00 · 2 cars Sat · 19.09.2026 Peak load 18:00 · 13 cars Shortest queue 00:00 · 2 cars Sun · 20.09.2026 Peak load 18:00 · 13 cars Shortest queue 01:00 · 3 cars Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. ## When is the best time to cross at Gradina — Cars, RS → BG Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Wednesday, 00:00–02:00 ~2 cars Heaviest load Saturday, 11:00–14:00 ~45 cars Quietest day Tuesday on average 4 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 17 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: 9 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 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | Tuesday | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Wednesday | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | | Thursday | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | | Friday | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | | Saturday | 5 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 77 | 11 | 27 | 14 | 59 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | | Sunday | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Tuesday**: on average 4 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 17 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Wednesday between 00:00 and 02:00**. - Peak load is on **Saturday between 11:00 and 14:00** (up to 45 cars). Calculated from 1 314 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Gradina (Cars, RS → BG) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (4 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Gradina (Cars, RS → BG)? Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 00:00 and 02:00. The worst time is Saturday between 11:00 and 14:00. Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Belgrade 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 Gradina - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Gradina - 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 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 car. The lowest point was observed at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 13.09.2026 — 1 car. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Gradina - 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Gradina - passenger car 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 Gradina **Best days:** Tuesday–Wednesday (4 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs). **Avoid:** Saturday (8 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 6 | 75% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 4 | 50% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 4 | 50% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs | | 🟡 Thu | 5 | 63% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🟡 Fri | 5 | 63% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 8 | 100% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 8 | 100% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 12:00 - 14:00 and 09:00 - 11:00. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Gradina by car?** Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.9-1.9 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Gradina?** Saturday — peak load (8 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue–Wed), 1-3 hrs (Mon, Thu–Sun). How did you like this checkpoint? 5.0 · 1 review ## Best time to cross Gradina today 15:00↓64%−64% 18:00↓74%−74% 22:00↓74%−74% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 13:28, at Gradina checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Gradina border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Gradina 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/serbia/hradina-kalotyna/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/hradina-kalotyna/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/hradina-kalotyna/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/hradina-kalotyna/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/hradina-kalotyna/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/hradina-kalotyna/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Gradina in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Gradina. 2026-09-14 14:03:03 CEST Gradina (Serbia → Bulgaria) 2026-09-14 13:33:03 CEST Gradina 2 (Serbia → Bulgaria) 2026-09-14 14:06:08 CEST Toll booth Dimitrovgrad — lanes towards Gradina (~5 km before the border) ## Free flow 10 km/h 11 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 10 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works (image: Flag of Bulgaria) 24.1 km Road works (image: Flag of Bulgaria) 24.4 km Closure (image: Flag of Bulgaria) 25 km Road works (image: Flag of Bulgaria) 25.5 km Road works (image: Flag of Bulgaria) 26.1 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=42.999320&lng=22.829420&zoom=10) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl LIDL, Улица Војводе Мишића 31, 18300 Пирот, Србија 26.9 km 40 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.99932,22.82942/43.16173,22.58327) - [M Maxima bulevard Evropa 60, Bozhurishte 39.1 km 59 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.99932,22.82942/42.768612,23.192304) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Kaufland, 1336 София, България 45.3 km 68 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.99932,22.82942/42.72586,23.24185) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, 1336 София, България 45.3 km 68 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.99932,22.82942/42.73218,23.2488) - [(image: Billa) Billa ulitsa Kapitan Ivan Zlatev, Sofia 46.2 km 69 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.99932,22.82942/42.713098,23.239844) [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: [DDOR Novi Sad](https://www.ddor.rs/osiguranje/auto-osiguranje/) [Generali Srbija](https://www.generali.rs/osiguranje/auto-osiguranje/) [Dunav osiguranje](https://www.dunav.com/sr/proizvodi/osiguranje-vozila/) ## 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: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Gradina 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: Serbia: Information not available Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Gradina Weather now: **22°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Nearest airports If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board. - [Arad International Airport 39 km ARW](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/arad) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Gradina, 5.0 ★★★★★ 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 Gradina Address: Gradina GPS Coordinates: 42.99932, 22.82942 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/rs-bg#id_391) ### How to get there Gradina border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Bulgaria. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Zheravino](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_397) – 38.2 km - [Ribarci](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_399) – 69.2 km - [Vrška Čuka (SRB)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_509) – 101 km - [Rgotina](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_395) – 101.4 km - [Mokranje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_393) – 129.4 km ## News ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View all news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Serbia-Bulgaria border → 6](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/12) ## 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)