--- title: "Queue at Galati — Galati (Moldova) (bus)" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_776" lang: "en" ppid: "id_776" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzhurdzhuleshty-halats) [(image: Flag of Moldova)(image: Flag of Romania)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_775) # Queue at Galati — Galati (Moldova) (bus) - **Vehicle type:** bus - **Wait time:** ≈5 hr 30 min -0% - **Status:** Much busier than usual Updated: 25.09.2026 13:03 - **Cars in queue:** 7 - **Weather:** 20°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_291) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_776) [Trucks <7.5 t](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_828) [All queues at Romania — Moldova border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) [Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Much busier than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 buses** Peak load: **3 buses (~2 h 48 min)** Shortest queue: **0 buses (~15 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 12:01, 25.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 12:00 22:00 23:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 13:00 14:00 15:00 Forecast for Galati (buses) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~40 min, light traffic (peaks at ~150 min around 12:00). • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~15 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00). Next update: today at 14:00. 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. Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Galati - bus checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Galati - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations No data for Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Galati - bus 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 Galati **Best days:** Thursday, Sunday (2 buses, ~1.8-2.8 hrs). **Avoid:** Thursday (3 buses). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Buses | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔴 Thu | 3 | 100% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs | | 🟡 Sun | 2 | 67% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs | **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Sunday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Galati by bus?** Sunday or Thursday — shortest queue (2 buses, ~1.8-2.8 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Galati?** Thursday — peak load (3 buses). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Sun), 2-4 hrs (Thu). ## How long did the bus wait at the border? Pick a carrier, then choose a specific bus plate to see where and how long it recently spent crossing the border. Carrier Bus plate Choose a carrier and a plate above to load its border history. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Galati tomorrow 05:00 typical queue 06:00 typical queue 07:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 13:03, at Galati checkpoint there are 7 buses waiting.** How long does it take to cross the border at Galati? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes) based on user experience Updated 41 day ago Does the EES system work at Galati border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Galati 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/romania/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/romania/halats-dzhurdzhuleshty/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Carrefour Express) Carrefour Express Strada Elena Doamna, Galați 10.9 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.468626,28.188779/45.453087,28.0504) - [(image: Carrefour) Carrefour Strada Domnească 24, Galați 11 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.468626,28.188779/45.436063,28.05601) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Navelor 7, Galați 11 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.468626,28.188779/45.430929,28.058425) - [(image: Penny) Penny Strada Domnească 191, Galați 11.1 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.468626,28.188779/45.458396,28.046785) - [C Carrefour Market Strada Brăilei 17, Galați 11.4 km 17 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/45.468626,28.188779/45.4328,28.0512) [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 Galati 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: Romania: Information not available Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Galati Weather now: **19°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Galati, 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 Galati Address: Romania, Border Crossing Galati GPS Coordinates: 45.468626, 28.188779 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ro-md#id_776) ### How to get there Galati border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Moldova. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Fricatei](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_870) – 19.3 km - [Oancea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_299) – 50.2 km - [Bumbata](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_849) – 113 km - [Albița](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_285) – 146.7 km - [Iasi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_868) – 196 km ## News ## Filtered News 16 Sep Romania Launches TollRo System for Road Tolls (IRU (International Road Transport Union)) 09 Sep Romania: Traffic Blocked on DN 5 Near [Giurgiu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_292) (Romanian Police (INFOTRAFIC)) 03 Sep Oversized cargo transport in Romania: routes and driver advice (Romanian Police (INFOTRAFIC)) [View these news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Moldova Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [902 — police](tel:902) - [903 — ambulance](tel:903) - [901 — fire department](tel:901) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACM Auto Club: +373-22-222-333](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [Compare queues at all crossings → 15](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/6) ## 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)