--- title: "Queue at Porubne — Siret (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41" lang: "en" ppid: "id_41" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [(image: Flag of Romania)(image: Flag of Ukraine)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139) # Queue at Porubne — Siret (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** 15 min -0% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 31.08.2026 08:53 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 20°C - **User rating:** **2.2** · 6 Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_40) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_351) [Pedestrians](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_42) [All queues at Ukraine — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE As usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **0 buses** Peak load: **1 bus (~1 h 11 min)** Shortest queue: **0 buses (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 08:00 19:00 21:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 09:00 10:00 11:00 Forecast for Porubne (buses) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~105 min, moderate load (peaks at ~6 h around 08:00). • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~60 min, light traffic (peaks at ~160 min around 16:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~85 min, moderate load (peaks at ~160 min around 19:00). • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~110 min, moderate load (peaks at ~5 h around 21:00). Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00). 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 12 🇪🇺 to the EU 19 🇺🇦 to Ukraine 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 to the EU to Ukraine Per day: **40** / **40** in each direction By the official international-route schedule — not the live queue. Source: state bus-route registry. How did you like this checkpoint? 2.2 · 6 review ## Best time to cross Porubne today 11:00↓98%−98% 14:00↓98%−98% 20:00↓98%−98% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 08:53, there is no queue at Porubne checkpoint.** How long does it take to cross the border at Porubne? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 1 326 min (~22 hours 6 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 7 days ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Porubne? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 5 days ago Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne 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/ukraine/porubne-siret/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/ukraine/porubne-siret/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Porubne: 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 **Porubne** 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 Porubne 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 [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Porubne - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - 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 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. **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 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. **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 — 0 buses. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 30.08.2026 — 0 buses. 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 Porubne - 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 5:00 and 6:00 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 Porubne - 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 15min (0 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 08:53 Official Data 15min (0 cars) Source: ДПСУ України Updated: 09:18 Data matches ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Porubne **Best days:** Monday-Tuesday (8 buses, ~10.7-11.7 hrs). **Avoid:** Saturday (10 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs | | 🟠 Tue | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 9 | 90% | ~12-13 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 9 | 90% | ~12-13 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 10 | 100% | ~13.3-14.3 hrs | | 🟠 Sun | 8 | 80% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 02:00 - 04:00 and 00:00 - 02:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 1600 up to 1600 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Porubne by bus?** Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (8 buses, ~10.7-11.7 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Porubne?** Saturday — peak load (10 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 10-12 hrs (Mon, Tue, Sun), 12-13 hrs (Thu, Fri), 13-15 hrs (Wed, Sat). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Simion Florea Marian 2, Siret 4.3 km 6 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.9505,26.0682) - [(image: Penny) Penny Calea Bucovinei 37, Rădăuți 19.5 km 29 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.8367,25.9293) - [M My Auchan Calea Bucovinei 49, Rădăuți 19.7 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.83369,25.93204) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.84016,25.90671) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Strada Ștefan Cel Mare 77, Rădăuți 20.1 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/47.98898,26.060076/47.84065,25.90677) [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 Porubne 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: 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: Available Veterinary: Available Ecological: Available Sanitary: Available Cultural Heritage Control: Available International Road Transport Control: Available Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Total number of lanes: Romania: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Porubne Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews — 1.5/5 (2 reviews) User sentiment toward the Porubne checkpoint is strongly negative, with both reviewers describing extreme delays for tourist buses. The average rating of 1.5 out of 5 reflects deep frustration rather than isolated inconvenience. The first reviewer, writing on 21 June 2026, reported tourist buses carrying children stuck in the queue for 13 hours under direct sun, with 5 buses still ahead of them. They explicitly blamed recent procedural changes, saying conditions keep getting worse for families traveling on vacation. The second reviewer, from June 2024, described arriving at the border at 16:10 the previous day and still waiting the next morning — an overnight wait of roughly 18 hours. The most useful concrete data point is the processing rate: one bus clears in approximately 40 to 60 minutes. Travelers can use this to estimate their own wait — multiply the number of buses ahead by about one hour. Three buses ahead means roughly 3 hours; 5 buses means 5 or more. The pattern is consistent across two years: bus traffic at Porubne moves slowly, summer months bring the worst conditions, and waits routinely stretch overnight. Practical tips drawn from these experiences: bring plenty of water, sun protection, food, and shade for children, plan for an overnight stay in the vehicle, and avoid peak summer vacation dates if possible. ⭐ 1.5/5 2 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Porubne, 2.2 ★★☆☆☆ 6 reviews All Positive Negative Юлія ★☆☆☆☆ Сьогодні 21.06.2026. Туристичні Автобуси з дітьми стоять вже 13 годин в черзі під сонцем. Перед нами ще 5 автобусів. Це знущання над людьми, які їдуть у відпустки, щоб поповнити бюджет ЄС країн. Від ваших нововведеннь стає щораз гірше. Viktoriia ★★☆☆☆ 1 автобус проїжджає десь за хв 40-1 год... перед нами 3 автобуси. Ми на кордоні з вчорашніх 16.10. Viktoriia ★★★☆☆ Вже 2,5 год як пройшли Україну і перед нами мінімум 5 автобусів Марина ★★★☆☆ Український -румунський кордон вчора з 14.15 до 21.30 проходили автобус Nelly ★★★☆☆ Вчера люди приехали в 16.00, прошли в 2 часа ночи. 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 Porubne Address: Chernivtsi Oblast, Hlybotskyi district, village of Terebleche (М19). (Чернівецька область, Глибоцький район, село Тереблече (М19).) Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, +38 (03734) 2-42-42 GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-ro#id_41) ### How to get there by car: from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Starokostiantyniv, from Starokostiantyniv via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Mohyliv, from Mohyliv via the R19 highway to Terebleche and further to the Porubne border crossing point. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Diakivtsi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_45) – 20.5 km - [Krasnoilsk](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_43) – 33 km - [Solotvyno](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_38) – 162.8 km - [Diakove](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_37) – 227.5 km - [Orlivka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_230) – 351.2 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 ### [Romania Truck Ban for St Mary's Day, 15 August 2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/romania-truck-ban-st-marys-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 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 ### [Queue at the Porubne – Siret Border Crossing: How Many Cars at the Romanian Border and When It's Best to Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-19/cherha-na-punkti-propusku-porubne-siret-skilky-avto-na-kordoni-z-rumuniieiu-ta-koly-krashche-ikhaty) 19.06.2026 ### [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 [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) **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) **Ukrainian Embassy in Romania** - [Embassy (Bucharest): +40-21-230-3660](tel:) - [Consulate (Suceava): +40-230-521-712](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 queues at Ukraine-Romania border → 19](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) ## 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)