--- title: "Queue at Jelšane — Rupa" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_457" lang: "en" ppid: "id_457" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Slovenia)(image: Flag of Croatia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_456) # Queue at Jelšane — Rupa - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 22 min -50% - **Status:** As usual Updated: 15.10.2026 18:38 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 13°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: **1 car** Peak load: **2 cars (~24 min)** Shortest queue: **1 car (~23 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.51x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 19:11, 15.10.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 23:00 00:00 06:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 22:00 08:00 09:00 Forecast for Jelšane (passenger cars) — updated at 20:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • This evening (20:00–21:00): ~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 (20:00–21:00). Next update: today at 22:00. 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 Jelšane — Cars, HR → SI Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Monday, 09:00–12:00 ~1 cars Heaviest load Friday, 04:00–07:00 ~3 cars Quietest day Thursday on average 1 cars Busiest day Friday 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 2 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Tuesday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Wednesday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | Thursday | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Friday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Saturday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | | Sunday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Thursday**: on average 1 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Friday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Monday between 09:00 and 12:00**. - Peak load is on **Friday between 04:00 and 07:00** (up to 3 cars). Calculated from 741 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Jelšane (Cars, HR → SI) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Thursday (1 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Friday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Jelšane (Cars, HR → SI)? Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 09:00 and 12:00. The worst time is Friday between 04:00 and 07:00. 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 Jelšane - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Jelšane - 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 08:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 17:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. **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 20:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 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 00:00 14.10.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Jelšane - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Jelšane - 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 Jelšane **Best days:** Tuesday–Wednesday (1 car, ~0.4-1.4 hrs). **Avoid:** Sunday (2 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟢 Mon | 1 | 50% | ~0.4-1.4 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 | 1 | 50% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 2 | 100% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs | **Peak time:** Thursday 17:00 - 19:00 and 23:00 - 01:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 22 up to 34 min.. **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 Jelšane by car?** Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (1 car, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Jelšane?** 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 Jelšane today 21:00 typical queue 22:00 typical queue 23:00↓8% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 18:38, at Jelšane checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.** Does the EES system work at Jelšane border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Jelšane 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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Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 80 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 3 Congestion Heavy traffic. Roadworks (image: Flag of Slovenia) 30.7 km Road works Roadworks. New roadworks layout (image: Flag of Slovenia) 32.6 km Road works Roadworks. 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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 Jelšane 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 Jelšane Weather now: **14°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Jelšane, 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 Jelšane Address: Croatia, Border Crossing Jelšane GPS Coordinates: 45.490583, 14.277142 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/hr-si#id_457) ### How to get there Jelšane border crossing is located on the border between Croatia and Slovenia. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Dragonja](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_455) – 48.5 km - [Plovanija](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_459) – 51.2 km - [Obrezje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_451) – 116.9 km - [Gruškovje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_453) – 150.8 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)