--- title: "Queue at Dragonja — Kaštel" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_455" lang: "en" ppid: "id_455" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Slovenia)(image: Flag of Croatia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_458) # Queue at Dragonja — Kaštel - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 46 min -14% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 14.09.2026 05:29 - **Cars in queue:** 6 - **Weather:** 18°C Database working Moving [All queues at Croatia — Slovenia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/16/11) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE As usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **6 cars** Peak load: **10 cars (~1 h 6 min)** Shortest queue: **6 cars (~45 min)** Smart learning factor: 2.35x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 05:01, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 14:00 15:00 16:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 06:00 07:00 08:00 Forecast for Dragonja (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today. • This morning (06:00–12:00): ~60 min, moderate load. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~65 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). Next update: today at 08:00. 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 Dragonja — Cars, HR → SI Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 07:00–09:00 ~3 cars Heaviest load Sunday, 12:00–15:00 ~12 cars Quietest day Saturday on average 7 cars Busiest day Thursday on average 9 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 8 cars · weekend: 7 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | | Tuesday | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | | Wednesday | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | | Thursday | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | | Friday | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | | Saturday | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | | Sunday | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Saturday**: on average 7 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Thursday**: on average 9 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 07:00 and 09:00**. - Peak load is on **Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00** (up to 12 cars). Calculated from 1 173 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Dragonja (Cars, HR → SI) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (7 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Dragonja (Cars, HR → SI)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 07:00 and 09:00. The worst time is Sunday between 12:00 and 15:00. Data updated: 14.09.2026 · 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 Dragonja - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dragonja - 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 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 13.09.2026 — 3 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 6 to 6 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 6 to 7 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 13.09.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 13.09.2026 — 7 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 8 to 8 cars. The lowest point was observed at 02:00 13.09.2026 — 8 cars. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 13.09.2026 — 8 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Dragonja - 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 9:00 and 18:00 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 Dragonja - 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 Dragonja **Best days:** Saturday–Sunday (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (4 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 4 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 4 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 4 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 4 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 4 | 100% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🟠 Sat | 3 | 75% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | | 🟠 Sun | 3 | 75% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 03:00 - 05:00 and 08:00 - 10:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 19 up to 62 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Dragonja by car?** Saturday or Sunday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Dragonja?** Friday — peak load (4 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 Dragonja today 16:00↓24%−24% 17:00↓14%−14% 18:00↓24%−24% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 05:29, at Dragonja checkpoint there are 6 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Dragonja border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Dragonja 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. 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Free flow 72 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 72 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_458#traffic-status) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Spar) Spar Gospodarska 1A, Buje 4.9 km 7 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.455007,13.656814/45.411326,13.664199) - [E Eurospin EUROSpin Portorož, Liminjanska cesta 102B, 6320 Piran, Slovenija 6.5 km 10 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.455007,13.656814/45.50666,13.61754) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl LIDL, Liminjanska cesta 107, 6320 Piran, Slovenija 6.6 km 10 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.455007,13.656814/45.50711,13.61526) - [E Eurospin Eurospin, Liminjanska cesta 111, 6320 Piran, Slovenija 6.7 km 10 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.455007,13.656814/45.50792,13.61606) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Liminjanska cesta 107, Piran 6.7 km 10 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.455007,13.656814/45.50754,13.61493) [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! 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