--- title: "Queue at Rupa — Jelšane" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456" lang: "en" ppid: "id_456" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Croatia)(image: Flag of Slovenia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_457) # Queue at Rupa — Jelšane - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 89 min +99% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 31.08.2026 08:40 - **Cars in queue:** 4 - **Weather:** 19°C Database working Moving [All queues at Slovenia — Croatia border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE As usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **4 cars** Peak load: **5 cars (~1 h 37 min)** Shortest queue: **4 cars (~1 h 28 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.33x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 07:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 17:00 20:00 21:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 09:00 10:00 Forecast for Rupa (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~90 min, busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~95 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~95 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~95 min, busy. Best time to cross: This morning (08:00–12:00). 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. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best Time to Cross Rupa today 16:00↓27%−27% 20:00↓27%−27% 22:00↓27%−27% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456/statistics) ## Current Data **As of 08:40, at Rupa checkpoint there are 4 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Rupa border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Rupa 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/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/slovenia/rupa-ielshane/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Rupa in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Rupa. 2026-08-31 08:35:03 CEST ## Free flow 80 km/h 54 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 80 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 1 Other (image: Flag of Slovenia) 46.7 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=45.488197&lng=14.278805&zoom=10) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours Real Data Increased Load [**When is the best time to go?** Load statistics by day and hour](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Rupa - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Rupa - passenger car 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 11:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 30.08.2026 — 5 cars. **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 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 3 cars. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 04:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Rupa - 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 11:00 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 Rupa - 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 Rupa ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Vilharjeva cesta 13, 6250 Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenija 9.9 km 15 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.57218,14.23724) - [(image: Spar) Spar Vilharjeva cesta 18, Ilirska Bistrica 10 km 15 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.573557,14.237447) - [E Eurospin Eurospin, Vilharjeva cesta 33B, 6250 Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenija 10.3 km 15 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.5749,14.23321) - [(image: Hofer) Hofer Hofer, Vilharjeva cesta 58, 6250 Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenija 10.5 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.57625,14.22915) - [E Eurospin Eurospin Rijeka - Matu, Cesta Dalmatinskih brigada 7, HR-51211 Matulji, Hrvatska 14.2 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.488197,14.278805/45.36343,14.31945) [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. ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Rupa 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: Slovenia: Information not available Total number of lanes: Croatia: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Rupa Weather now: **21°C**, Cloudy [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. - [Sofia Airport 55 km · departures: 402 · **delays ~20 min** SOF](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/sofia) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Rupa, 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 Rupa Address: Slovenia, 6221 Kozina, Border Crossing Rupa GPS Coordinates: 45.488197, 14.278805 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/si-hr#id_456) ### How to get there Rupa border crossing is located on the E61 highway between Slovenia and Croatia. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Pasjak](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_454) – 5.2 km - [Kaštel](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_458) – 48.6 km - [Sečovlje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_979) – 51.3 km - [Bregana](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_450) – 117.2 km - [Macelj](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_452) – 150.5 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Traffic forecast for holidays and winter school break in Croatia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2025-12-26/prohnoz-dorozhnoho-rukhu-na-svyata-ta-zymovi-shkilni-kanikuly-v-khorvatii) 26.12.2025 [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 Slovenia-Croatia border → 6](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/11/16) ## 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)