--- title: "Queue at Kotroman — Vardište" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_534" lang: "en" ppid: "id_534" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina)(image: Flag of Serbia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_535) # Queue at Kotroman — Vardište - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 20 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 06:48 - **Cars in queue:** 1 - **Weather:** 20°C Database working Moving [All queues at Serbia — Bosnia and Herzegovina border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/17) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 cars** Peak load: **3 cars (~31 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~25 min)** Smart learning factor: 1.63x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 07:01, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 13:00 16:00 18:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 09:00 10:00 Forecast for Kotroman (passenger cars) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~25 min, light traffic. 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 Kotroman today 15:00↓21%−21% 16:00↓21%−21% 22:00↓40%−40% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 06:48, at Kotroman checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.** 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/serbia/kotroman-vardishte/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/kotroman-vardishte/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/kotroman-vardishte/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/kotroman-vardishte/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/kotroman-vardishte/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/kotroman-vardishte/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Kotroman in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kotroman. 2026-08-31 07:38:26 CEST Kotroman izlaz (Serbia → Bosnia) 2026-08-31 08:05:03 CEST Vardište Entry (Bosnia ← Serbia) ## Free flow 61 km/h 24 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 61 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_534/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Kotroman - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kotroman - 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 06:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.08.2026 — 4 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 4 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 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 03:00 30.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Kotroman - 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 3:00 and 6:00 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 Kotroman - 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 Kotroman **Best days:** Tuesday-Thursday (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs). **Avoid:** Friday (4 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟠 Mon | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🟢 Tue | 2 | 50% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs | | 🟠 Wed | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🟠 Thu | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Fri | 4 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 4 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 4 | 100% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 10:00 - 12:00 and 11:00 - 13:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 20 up to 115 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Kotroman by car?** Tuesday or Thursday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Kotroman?** Friday — peak load (4 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 Lidl, Улица Миладина Пећинара 2А, 31315 Чајетина, Србија 18.4 km 28 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.76799,19.48489/43.72866,19.7073) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Улица Норвешких интернираца 1Б, 31102 Ужице, Србија 31.2 km 47 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.76799,19.48489/43.85266,19.85547) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Улица Кнеза Милоша Обреновића, 31210 Пожега, Србија 45.7 km 69 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.76799,19.48489/43.84734,20.0439) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ### Green Card Insurance: Activation Time **CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing** Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know: **When does it become active?** Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00. **This rule applies to all types of purchase:** - Online purchase (active tomorrow) - Insurance company office (active tomorrow) - Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow) **What to do?** - Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online - Use your existing policy (if not expired) - NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late) **This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.** Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border. Buy Green Card online: [DDOR Novi Sad](https://www.ddor.rs/osiguranje/auto-osiguranje/) [Generali Srbija](https://www.generali.rs/osiguranje/auto-osiguranje/) [Dunav osiguranje](https://www.dunav.com/sr/proizvodi/osiguranje-vozila/) ## 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 Kotroman 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: Serbia: Information not available Total number of lanes: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Kotroman Weather now: **20°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Kotroman, 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 Kotroman Address: Serbia, Border Crossing Kotroman GPS Coordinates: 43.76799, 19.48489 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/rs-ba#id_534) ### How to get there Kotroman border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Bosnia. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Uvac](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_967) – 18.7 km - [Bajina Bašta](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_963) – 23.5 km - [Ljubovija](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_965) – 49.3 km - [Mali Zvornik](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_611) – 76.4 km - [Trbušnica](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_496) – 89.2 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 Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina border → 8](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/17) ## 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)