--- title: "Queue at Kulata — Promachonas" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_484" lang: "en" ppid: "id_484" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/promakhonas-kulata) [(image: Flag of Greece)(image: Flag of Bulgaria)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_485) # Queue at Kulata — Promachonas - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 43 min -0% - **Status:** Unknown No data available - **Weather:** 14°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_484) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_876) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_878) [All queues at Bulgaria — Greece border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/19) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **4 cars** Peak load: **4 cars (~54 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~43 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:01, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 08:00 10:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 12:00 13:00 14:00 Forecast for Kulata (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~55 min, moderate load. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~50 min, moderate load. 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. ## When is the best time to cross at Kulata — Cars, BG → GR Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Wednesday, 07:00–09:00 ~1 cars Heaviest load Wednesday, 06:00–08:00 ~3 cars Quietest day Thursday on average 2 cars Busiest day Tuesday 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 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | | Tuesday | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | | Wednesday | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | | Thursday | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | | Friday | 4 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | | Saturday | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | | Sunday | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Thursday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The busiest day is **Tuesday**: on average 2 cars in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Wednesday between 07:00 and 09:00**. - Peak load is on **Wednesday between 06:00 and 08:00** (up to 3 cars). Calculated from 953 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Kulata (Cars, BG → GR) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Thursday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Tuesday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Kulata (Cars, BG → GR)? Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 07:00 and 09:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 06:00 and 08:00. Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Athens 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 Kulata - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Kulata **Best days:** Monday, Sunday (2 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (2 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 2 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 03:00 - 05:00 and 11:00 - 13:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 43 up to 67 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Monday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Kulata by car?** Sunday or Monday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Kulata?** Friday — 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 Kulata today 09:00↓14%−14% 10:00↓14%−14% 11:00↓14%−14% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•[Statistics by Day](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_484#statistics) ## Current Data **As of 08:50, there is no queue at Kulata checkpoint.** Does the EES system work at Kulata border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kulata 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/bulgaria/kulata-promakhonas/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/kulata-promakhonas/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/kulata-promakhonas/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/kulata-promakhonas/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/kulata-promakhonas/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/bulgaria/kulata-promakhonas/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Kulata in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kulata. 2026-09-14 08:41:03 EEST Kulata (Bulgaria → Greece) — live view via the Sofia-direction camera ## Free flow 66 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 66 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 103 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_485#traffic-status) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [Μ μασούτης Sintiki 12.6 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.38,23.363156/41.268048,23.343635) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl bulevard Rokfeler 49, Petrich 13 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.38,23.363156/41.398108,23.209303) - [(image: Billa) Billa ulitsa Tsar Boris III 20, Petrich 13.1 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.38,23.363156/41.394415,23.207368) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Kaufland, Булевард Рокфелер, 2850 Петрич, България 14.3 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.38,23.363156/41.39684,23.19328) - [Μ μασούτης 63, Sintiki 16 km 24 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.38,23.363156/41.236872,23.379219) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ## Documents for crossing the border from the EU Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon. ### 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 Kulata 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: Bulgaria: Information not available Total number of lanes: Greece: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Kulata [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Kulata, 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 Kulata Address: Kulata GPS Coordinates: 41.38, 23.363156 Show on map ### Nearest checkpoints - [Ilinden](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_821) – 39.2 km - [Rudozem](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_813) – 124.8 km - [Zlatograd](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_815) – 144.5 km - [Makaza](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_817) – 168.9 km - [Kapitan Petko Voyvoda](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_823) – 236.8 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Restrictions for Trucks in Bulgaria September 4-7 on A1, A2, A3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-09-02/obmezhennya-dlya-vantazhivok-u-bolharii-4-7-veresnya-na-a1-a2-a3) 02.09.2026 ### [Heavy Traffic at the Turkish Border and Suspended Ferries to Romania: Operational Situation at Bulgarian Checkpoints](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-24/intensyvnyi-trafik-na-kordoni-z-turechchynoyu-ta-zupynka-poromiv-do-rumunii-operatyvna-sytuatsiya-na-punktakh-propusku-bolharii) 24.08.2026 ### [Danube Bridge Open, Oryahovo and Svishtov Ferries Halted](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-05/dunaiskyi-mist-vidkryto-poromy-oryakhovo-i-svyshchov-stoyat) 05.08.2026 ### [Temporary Reversed Traffic on E-79 Near Blagoevgrad: Border Queues Expected](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-30/reversyvnyi-rukh-na-e-79-do-hretsii-cherhy-na-kordoni) 30.07.2026 ### [Queues at the Bulgarian border: Kapitan Andreevo and Kalotina](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-25/cherhy-na-kordoni-bolharii-kapitan-andreievo-i-kalotyna) 25.07.2026 [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 [View all 13 checkpoints → 13](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/19) ## 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)