--- title: "Queue at Budomezh — Hrushiv" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_88" lang: "en" ppid: "id_88" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [All modes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/hrushiv-budomiezh) [(image: Flag of Ukraine)(image: Flag of Poland)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10) # Queue at Budomezh — Hrushiv - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 15 min -0% - **Status:** Much quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 10:16 - **Cars in queue:** 0 - **Weather:** 27°C - **User rating:** **3.9** · 17 Database working Moving fast [Cars](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_88) [Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_87) [Trucks](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_86) [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10) [All queues at Poland — Ukraine border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Smart Forecast LIVE Much quieter than usual Smart forecast What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **28 cars** Peak load: **35 cars (~1 h 12 min)** Shortest queue: **20 cars (~1 h 2 min)** Smart learning factor: 3.00x ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 11:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 15:00 17:00 19:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 12:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Budomezh (passenger cars) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~65 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~65 min, busy. Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00). 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. ### 7-day queue forecast Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary. How did you like this checkpoint? 3.9 · 17 review ## Best time to cross Budomezh today 13:00↓72%−72% 18:00↓58%−58% 20:00↓96%−96% Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 10:16, there is no queue at Budomezh checkpoint.** How long does it take to cross the border at Budomezh? According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 35 min (~35 minutes) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 9 hours 4 minutes ago How long is the wait in the border queue at Budomezh? The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour) based on user experience Last updated: Updated 18 hours 2 minutes ago Does the EES system work at Budomezh border crossing? EES Active Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Budomezh border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area. The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo). [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/poland/budomiezh-hrushiv/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/budomiezh-hrushiv/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/budomiezh-hrushiv/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/budomiezh-hrushiv/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/budomiezh-hrushiv/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/poland/budomiezh-hrushiv/) ## Live Cameras The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war ## Light traffic 80 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. Light traffic 80 km/h Nearby Road Incidents 5 Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 17 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 21 km Closure (image: Flag of Poland) 21 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 21 km Closure (image: Flag of Ukraine) 21 km [View all traffic incidents](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_truck_drivers/traffic?lat=50.096910&lng=23.279222&zoom=10) On the other side of the border Light traffic 80 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_10#traffic-status) ## Budomezh: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of **Budomezh** happens **twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00** local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control. During shift change, processing of of cars at Budomezh typically slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross **30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after** the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status. At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around **07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time**. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: **roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening** (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down. ## 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_88/statistics) Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Budomezh - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Budomezh - 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 11:00 30.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 30.08.2026 — 8 cars. **Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 28. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.08.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 17:00 30.08.2026 — 28 cars. **Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):** The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 26. The lowest point was observed at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.08.2026 — 26 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 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.08.2026 — 8 cars. #### Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before ### Recommendations To avoid long queues at the Budomezh - 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 4:00 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 Budomezh - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 15min (0 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 10:16 Official Data 0min Source: granica.gov.pl Updated: 10:00 Difference: +15min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Budomezh **Best days:** Wednesday-Thursday (11 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs). **Avoid:** Saturday (22 cars). ### Queue comparison by day of week | Day | Cars | Load | Wait time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🟡 Mon | 16 | 73% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs | | 🟡 Tue | 14 | 64% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | | 🟢 Wed | 11 | 50% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🟢 Thu | 12 | 55% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs | | 🟢 Fri | 13 | 59% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs | | 🔴 Sat | 22 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | | 🔴 Sun | 21 | 95% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs | **Peak time:** Monday 00:00 - 02:00 and 09:00 - 11:00. **Average wait time on Sunday:** from 3 up to 370 min.. **Based on the data,** the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Which day is best to cross Budomezh by car?** Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting). **When to avoid crossing at Budomezh?** Saturday — peak load (22 cars). **What is the average queue wait time?** Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri), 1-3 hrs (Sat, Sun). ### Supermarkets nearby - [S Supermarket 22 km 33 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50.09691,23.279222/49.9698982,23.0424004) - [L Lewiatan Stubno 110 32.6 km 49 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50.09691,23.279222/49.893916,22.951081) - [S Supermarket 33.3 km 50 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50.09691,23.279222/50.3153646,22.9585337) - [(image: Biedronka) Biedronka Biedronka (blisko) 36 km 54 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50.09691,23.279222/49.9490032,22.8305846) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lwowska 116, Tomaszów Lubelski 39.2 km 59 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/50.09691,23.279222/50.43815,23.41777) [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 Budomezh 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: Available; Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details); Wi-Fi Access: 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: Poland: Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Budomezh [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## Fuel Prices ## Fuel Prices near the checkpoint Budomezh as of 2026-08-27 (PLN/liter) (Subcarpathian Voivodeship) | Voivodeship | S98 | E95 | ON | LPG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Subcarpathian Voivodeship | 7.40 | 6.50 | 7.33 | 2.93 | The prices are approximate [Fuel Calculator](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel#petrol-calculator) [Fuel prices near the border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/fuel) ## User Reviews — 3.6/5 (15 reviews) Traveler sentiment at Budomezh (Budomierz–Hrushiv) is mostly positive but sharply split by direction and by which side is processing. Ten of fifteen reviews award 5/5, and nearly all of those describe the crossing into Ukraine, where the plaza is frequently empty. Reported clearances into Ukraine include 7 minutes with zero cars ahead, 10 minutes, 20 minutes via the green corridor, 30 minutes twice (Polish and Ukrainian control combined), 50 minutes to reach the Polish barrier with seventh place in the inspection line, and a worst case of 1 hour 45 minutes on the green lane. One reviewer noted Polish officers completing paperwork in about 5 minutes. The negative reviews cluster on Polish-side throughput and on inspections. Several drivers reported cars sitting on Ukrainian territory long after Ukrainian checks were finished because Poland was not admitting vehicles — one entered at 15:00 and watched only two cars leave in three hours despite an empty plaza. Others complained of buses and even empty passenger cars being sent to X-ray or the inspection pit, plus baggage searches and fines in the second and third passenger lanes. Practical tips: use the green corridor and travel with nothing to declare, expect 10–30 minutes into Ukraine off-peak, avoid buses if inspection delays matter, and budget extra time when the bottleneck is on the Polish side rather than the Ukrainian one. ⭐ 3.6/5 15 reviews ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Budomezh, 3.9 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews All Positive Negative Оксана ★★★★★ На пункті Будомеж–Грушів в Україну легкових автомобілів майже немає — заїхали одразу на перевірку. Богдан ★☆☆☆☆ 2 і 3 пас шмон + мандати Олександр ★★★★★ Поляки оформлюють 5 хвилин Анастасія ★★★★★ Поляки повільно приймають. Авто стоять ще на укр території, перевірені вже давно нашими хлопцями Анна ★★★★★ 03.01.25 18:25-19:20 Проїхали за годину кордони в сторону України( з урахуванням 14 машин перд нами). Обидві сторони відпрацювали швидко. Дякую змінам що були!!! 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 Budomezh Address: 37-625 Krowica Sama, podkarpackie, lubaczowski, Lubaczów Phone: +48 13 465 83 00 Email: [lubaczow@strazgraniczna.pl](mailto:lubaczow@strazgraniczna.pl) GPS Coordinates: 50.09691, 23.279222 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/pl-ua#id_88) ### How to get there By car: from Warsaw take route E-372 to Lublin, from Lublin take route E-372 to Zamość, from Zamość take route E-372 to Tomaszów Lubelski, from Tomaszów Lubelski take route E-372 to Bełżec, from Bełżec take route 865 to Narol, from Narol take route 865 to Dachnów, from Dachnów take route 866 to Lubaczów, from Lubaczów take route 866 to Budomierz and then to the border checkpoint "Budomierz". ### Nearest checkpoints - [Korchova](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_90) – 19.6 km - [Khrebenne](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_83) – 29.6 km - [Medyka](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_94) – 40.6 km - [Malhowice](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_116) – 55.7 km - [Dolgobychuv](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_78) – 78.6 km ## News at this checkpoint ### [Independence Day Ukraine border queue forecast 24.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-20/queue-prognosis-independence-day-2026-08-24) 20.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 15.08–21.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-14/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-34) 14.08.2026 ### [Assumption Day 15.08.2026: Ukraine–Poland, Romania queue forecast](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-13/queue-prognosis-assumption-day-2026-08-15) 13.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 08.08–14.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-08-07/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-33) 07.08.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 01.08–07.08.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-31/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-32) 31.07.2026 ### [Ukraine–Poland Border Queue Forecast 18.07–24.07.2026](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-17/queue-prognosis-ukraine-poland-week-2026-30) 17.07.2026 [All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Poland Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [997 — police](tel:997) - [999 — ambulance](tel:999) - [998 — fire department](tel:998) **Ukraine Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) - [102 — police](tel:102) - [103 — ambulance](tel:103) - [101 — fire department](tel:101) **Roadside Assistance** - [PZM Roadside: 19-637](tel:) - [24h Assistance: 800-111-222](tel:24) **Roadside Assistance** - [Ukravtodor: 0-800-503-508 (free)](tel:0800503508) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Poland-Ukraine border → 35](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/2/1) ## 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)