--- title: "Queue at Gruškovje — Macelj" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_453" lang: "en" ppid: "id_453" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Slovenia)(image: Flag of Croatia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452) # Queue at Gruškovje — Macelj - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 27 min +17% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 15.10.2026 17:38 - **Cars in queue:** 2 - **Weather:** 15°C Database working Moving [All queues at Croatia — Slovenia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/16/11) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE As usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 cars** Peak load: **2 cars (~26 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~26 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.44x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 17:11, 15.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 23:00 10:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 18:00 19:00 20:00 Forecast for Gruškovje (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (18:00–21:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This evening (18:00–21:00). Next update: today at 20:00. 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 Gruškovje — Cars, HR → SI Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 06:00–08:00 ~1 cars Heaviest load Saturday, 12:00–14:00 ~3 cars Quietest day Wednesday on average 1 cars Busiest day Saturday on average 2 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 1 cars · weekend: 2 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 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | Tuesday | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | Wednesday | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | | Thursday | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | Friday | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Saturday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Sunday | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Wednesday**: on average 1 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Saturday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 06:00 and 08:00**. - Peak load is on **Saturday between 12:00 and 14:00** (up to 3 cars). Calculated from 814 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Gruškovje (Cars, HR → SI) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (1 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Saturday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Gruškovje (Cars, HR → SI)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 06:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Saturday between 12:00 and 14:00. Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Zagreb 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 Gruškovje - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Gruškovje - 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 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. **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 13:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 04:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Gruškovje - 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 4:00 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 Gruškovje - 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 Gruškovje **Best days:** Tuesday, Thursday (1 car, ~0.4-1.4 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (2 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 2 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 1 | 50% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 1 | 50% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 1 | 50% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 1 | 50% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 2 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 2 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | **Peak time:** Thursday 03:00 - 05:00 and 08:00 - 10:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 21 up to 39 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Gruškovje by car?** Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (1 car, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Gruškovje?** Sunday — peak load (2 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day). How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Gruškovje today 19:00↓17%−17% 20:00↓17%−17% 22:00↓72%−72% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 17:38, at Gruškovje checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Gruškovje border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Gruškovje 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/croatia/hrushkovie-matsel/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/croatia/hrushkovie-matsel/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/croatia/hrushkovie-matsel/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/croatia/hrushkovie-matsel/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/croatia/hrushkovie-matsel/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/croatia/hrushkovie-matsel/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Gruškovje in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Gruškovje. 2026-10-15 18:00:04 CEST ## Free flow 80 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. Free flow 80 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Road works Roadworks. New roadworks layout (image: Flag of Croatia) 18.8 km Road works Roadworks (image: Flag of Croatia) 20.5 km Road works Roadworks (image: Flag of Croatia) 23.2 km Closure Closed (image: Flag of Croatia) 28.2 km Closure Closed (image: Flag of Croatia) 28.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=46.276178&lng=15.865587&zoom=10) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Spar) Spar Spar, Videm pri Ptuju 43A, 2284 Videm, Slovenija 10.8 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.276178,15.865587/46.36981,15.9016) - [(image: Spar) Spar SPAR, Breg 13, 2322 Majšperk, Slovenija 12 km 18 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.276178,15.865587/46.3384,15.73746) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Ulica Frana Galovića 7A, HR-49000 Krapina, Hrvatska 13.3 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.276178,15.865587/46.15633,15.87422) - [(image: Hofer) Hofer Hofer, Zagrebška cesta 40, 2250 Ptuj, Slovenija 14.7 km 22 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.276178,15.865587/46.40798,15.86495) - [(image: Aldi Süd) Aldi Süd Ulica Borisa Kraigherja 25, Kidričevo 15.4 km 23 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/46.276178,15.865587/46.405511,15.795223) [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: Slovenia Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 16 EUR / 7 days [Buy online](https://evinjeta.dars.si/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Gruškovje 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: Croatia: Information not available Total number of lanes: Slovenia: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Gruškovje [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Gruškovje, 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 Gruškovje Address: Croatia, Border Crossing Gruškovje GPS Coordinates: 46.276178, 15.865587 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/hr-si#id_453) ### How to get there Gruškovje border crossing is located on the border between Croatia and Slovenia. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Obrezje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_451) – 49.6 km - [Jelšane](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_457) – 150.8 km - [Dragonja](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_455) – 193.9 km - [Plovanija](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_459) – 195.8 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 Croatia-Slovenia border → 5](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/16/11) ## 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)