--- 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" --- [🇬🇷→🇧🇬](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_485) # Queue at Kulata — Promachonas - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 36 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 17.07.2026 05:57 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 20°C Database working Moving [All queues at Bulgaria — Greece border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/19) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 cars** Peak load: **4 cars (~51 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~41 min)** How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Kulata today 07:00↓8% 08:00↓8% 09:00↓8% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 05:57, at Kulata checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.** 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. 2026-07-17 02:43:02 Kulata (Bulgaria → Greece) ## Free flow 20 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 20 km/h ## 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_484/statistics) 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 During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kulata - 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 07:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 07:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. **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 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 16.07.2026 — 1 car. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Kulata - 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 1:00 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 Kulata - 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 Kulata **Best days:** Monday-Tuesday (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (3 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Tue | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Wed | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 3 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Friday 06:00 - 08:00 and 14:00 - 16:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 30 up to 30 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Kulata by car?** Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Kulata?** Friday 06:00-08:00 and 14:00-16:00 — peak load (3 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl bulevard Rokfeler 49, Petrich 12.9 km 19 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.3875,23.36389/41.398108,23.209303) - [(image: Billa) Billa ulitsa Tsar Boris III 20, Petrich 13.1 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.3875,23.36389/41.394415,23.207368) - [Μ μασούτης Sintiki 13.4 km 20 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.3875,23.36389/41.268048,23.343635) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland Kaufland, Булевард Рокфелер, 2850 Петрич, България 14.3 km 21 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.3875,23.36389/41.39684,23.19328) - [Μ μασούτης 63, Sintiki 16.8 km 25 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/41.3875,23.36389/41.236872,23.379219) [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 Facilities Kulata Transport Type: automobile 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: Room for Mother and Child: Data not found; Toilets: Data not found; Food Facilities: Data not found; Duty-Free Shops: Data not found; Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators); Wi-Fi Access: Data not found; Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found; Crossing with Pets: Data not found; ### Checkpoint Controls: Phytosanitary: Data not found Veterinary: Data not found Ecological: Data not found Sanitary: Data not found Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found International Road_transport Control: Data not found Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found Total number of lanes: Greece: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Kulata Weather now: **25°C**, Clear sky [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: 41.3875, 23.36389 Show on map ## 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 Country 12—Country 19 border crossings → 1](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)