--- title: "Queue at Promachonas — Kulata (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons))" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_879" lang: "en" ppid: "id_879" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kulata-promakhonas) [(image: Flag of Bulgaria)(image: Flag of Greece)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_878) # Queue at Promachonas — Kulata (cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)) - **Vehicle type:** cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) - **Wait time:** 42 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 14.09.2026 08:05 - **Cars in queue:** 2 - **Weather:** 14°C Database working Moving [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_485) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_879) [All queues at Greece — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons)** Peak load: **4 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~56 min)** Shortest queue: **3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons) (~45 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 08:02, 14.09.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 13:00 14:00 15:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 08:00 09:00 20:00 Forecast for Promachonas (trucks) — updated at 08:00, covering today. • This morning (08:00–12:00): ~50 min, light traffic. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~55 min, light traffic. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, light traffic. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~50 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: This evening (17:00–21:00). 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 Promachonas — Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), GR → BG Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations Best time Thursday, 06:00–08:00 ~1 trucks Heaviest load Wednesday, 14:00–16:00 ~5 trucks Quietest day Saturday on average 3 trucks Busiest day Wednesday on average 3 trucks 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 3 trucks · weekend: 3 trucks 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 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Tuesday | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | Wednesday | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | | Thursday | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | Friday | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | | Saturday | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | | Sunday | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | ## Key takeaways - The quietest day is **Saturday**: on average 3 trucks in the queue. - The busiest day is **Wednesday**: on average 3 trucks in the queue. - The lightest traffic is usually on **Thursday between 06:00 and 08:00**. - Peak load is on **Wednesday between 14:00 and 16:00** (up to 5 trucks). Calculated from 606 real measurements over the last 60 days. Which day has the shortest queue at the Promachonas (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), GR → BG) border crossing? Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Saturday (3 trucks on average). The heaviest load is on Wednesday. What time of day is best to cross the border at Promachonas (Trucks (up to 7.5 tons), GR → BG)? Queues are usually shortest on Thursday between 06:00 and 08:00. The worst time is Wednesday between 14:00 and 16:00. 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 Promachonas - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 13.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Promachonas - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded: **Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 10:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 10:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 16:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 13:00 13.09.2026 — 3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 22:00 13.09.2026 — 2 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). **Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):** The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). The lowest point was observed at 03:00 13.09.2026 — 1 truck (up to 7.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 05:00 13.09.2026 — 3 trucks (up to 7.5 tons). #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Promachonas - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 1:00 and 3:00 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 Promachonas - cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons) 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 Promachonas How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Best time to cross Promachonas today 12:00↓29%−29% 13:00↓53%−53% 23:00↓53%−53% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 08:05, at Promachonas checkpoint there are 2 cargo vehicles up to 7.5 tons waiting.** Does the EES system work at Promachonas border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Promachonas 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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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: [ERGO Greece](https://www.ergohellas.gr/idiotes/asfaleies-autokinitou/) [Ethniki Asfalistiki](https://www.ethniki-asfalistiki.gr/idiotes/asfaleies-oximatos/) [Interamerican](https://www.interamerican.gr/idiotes/autokinito/) ## Documents for crossing the border To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our [Border Crossing Rules](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) page. ### Traveler's documents: - Biometric passport. - Medical insurance policy. ### 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. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Promachonas 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: Greece: Information not available Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Promachonas [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Nearest airports If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board. - [Szczecin-Goleniów "Solidarność" Airport 38 km SZZ](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/goleniow) - [Heringsdorf Airport 50 km HDF](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/heringsdorf) - [Rostock-Laage Airport 147 km RLG](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/rostock) [All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Promachonas, 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 Promachonas Address: Greece, Border Crossing Promachonas GPS Coordinates: 41.38, 23.363156 Show on map ### How to get there Promachonas border crossing is located on the border between Greece and Bulgaria. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Exochi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_822) – 39.2 km - [Xanthi](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_814) – 124.8 km - [Thermes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_816) – 144.5 km - [Nymfaia](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_818) – 168.9 km - [Ormenio](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_824) – 236.8 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 Greece—Bulgaria border crossings → 13](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12) ## 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)