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title: "Queues at the Ukraine → Romania border today — Bus"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5/6"
lang: "en"
type: "stat"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
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# Queues at the Ukraine → Romania border today — Bus

Quick answer

On the Ukraine — Romania border we monitor 4 crossings; as of 12:30 the fastest is [Diakove — Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_251) (15 min).

Updated 25.09.2026 12:30

**Air-raid alert in the border area**Odesa Oblast (24 min)Affected crossings: [Orlivka — Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_781)During an alert, customs and border services at crossings in the affected oblast may be temporarily paused — the queue may not move until the all-clear.Data as of 12:28 (Kyiv) · nakordoni.eu · up to 5 min delay, never a substitute for official air-raid warnings

| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Diakove — Halmeu](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_251) | 0 | 15 min | 12:09 |
| [Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157) | 0 | 15 min | 11:36 |
| [Porubne — Siret](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41) | 0 | 15 min | 12:09 |
| [Orlivka — Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_781) | 3 | 90 min | 12.09 17:15 |

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**Border crossings:** Diakove — Halmeu, Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus, Orlivka — Isaccea, Porubne — Siret

## Border queues today: 25.09.2026

As of 12:32 the shortest queue is at **Diakove — Halmeu** (15 min). The longest queue is at **Orlivka — Isaccea** (90 min).

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**Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Ukraine to Romania? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Diakove — Halmeu, Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus, Orlivka — Isaccea, Porubne — Siret**.

### Diakove — Halmeu

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakove-khalmeu) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_251#statistics) [15°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_251#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 25.09.2026 12:09
Source: eQueue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_251)

### Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-vikovu-de-sus) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157#statistics) [14°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 25.09.2026 11:36
Source: eQueue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_157)

### Orlivka — Isaccea

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) [20°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_781#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 3
Updated: 12.09.2026 17:15
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_781)

### Porubne — Siret

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41#statistics) [15°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 25.09.2026 12:09
Source: eQueue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_41)

Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Ukraine and Romania in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 4 key border checkpoints: Diakove — Halmeu, Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus, Orlivka — Isaccea, Porubne — Siret. Figures combine official border-service data where it is published, cameras and driver reports, and refresh as soon as new data arrives. Use our online service to choose the optimal border checkpoint and crossing time.

## When is the best time to cross the Ukraine — Romania border?

This pattern is built from 3 border crossings on this route, using 17 077 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.

The lightest day of the week is Monday, when the queue averages 0.0 buses. The heaviest day is Thursday, at about 0.1 buses — roughly 1.0 times the quiet-day level.

- Quietest windows: Monday 00:00–06:00.
- Busiest windows: Thursday 06:00–08:00, Sunday 20:00–24:00.
- Average across the whole week: 0.0 buses waiting at any given hour.

If the schedule allows any flexibility, the cheapest day to arrive is Monday, and the day to plan around is Thursday.

Figures are rolling averages from our own queue measurements. They describe a typical week and will shift around public holidays, weather events and temporary border restrictions.

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## Recommendations for crossing the border Ukraine — Romania

- Check bus queues 2-3 hours before departure — the situation can change
- Lowest traffic for bus crossings is usually on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00
- Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — the busiest time for bus crossings
- Prepare documents in advance: passport, visa (if required), bus ticket and children's documents
- Note that passport control is often conducted outside the bus — keep documents handy
- Follow updates on our website — we are first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations

## Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Ukraine — Romania

- **Where can I check the current queue status for buses at border crossings?**The latest information about bus queues can be found on the specific border crossing page at nakordoni.eu. Data is updated several times a day and shows approximate waiting time.
- **What documents are needed for crossing the border by bus?**Passengers must have a valid passport, visa (if required), documents for children/dependents, as well as a bus ticket or booking confirmation.
- **How often is bus queue information updated?**Bus queue data is updated several times a day to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- **What is the approximate border crossing time for buses?**Usually bus processing takes from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the number of passengers and checkpoint load.
- **Do passengers need to exit the bus for border control?**In most cases, passengers undergo passport control separately — they are asked to leave the bus, pass pedestrian control and return after verification.
- **Is there a waiting area for bus passengers?**Near most bus crossings there are waiting areas, toilets and points of sale for drinks or food.
- **Are there special rules for regular and charter buses?**For regular and charter buses, the same basic rules apply, but the organization of passport and [customs control](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) may differ depending on the type of route and border crossing.
- **What to do in case of delay or emergency at the border?**In case of delay or emergencies, remain calm, follow the instructions of border guards and the driver, and contact official help points at the crossing area.

Useful Information

- [View on interactive map →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/ua-ro)
- [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)
- [All Ukraine border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/)
- [Latest border news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/)
- See also:
- [Queues for cars Ukraine → Romania →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5/4)

Remember that the situation on the Ukraine — Romania border can change quickly. Use our queue-monitoring service **“Nakordoni”** for real-time updates and check the data right before you depart. Plan your trip with us!

#### Alternative routes

[Ukraine → Moldova 39](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/6) [Ukraine → Poland 36](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/2) [Ukraine → Hungary 16](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/4) [Ukraine → Slovakia 8](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/3)

## News for this crossing direction

### [Orlivka Ferry Crossing Resumes Operations: Normal Border Processing with Romania](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-09-02/poromna-pereprava-orlivka-vidnovyla-robotu-propusk-na-kordoni-z-rumuniieyu-zdiisnyuietsya-u-shtatnomu-rezhymi)

02.09.2026

### [Diakivtsi Checkpoint Reopens to Large Buses](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-06-23/diakivtsi-racovat-checkpoint-reopens-large-buses-romania)

23.06.2026

[All news →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news)

## Airports in this country

If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.

- [Henri Coandă International Airport Bucharest OTP](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/bucharest-otp)
- [Arad International Airport Arad ARW](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/arad)
- [Bacău Airport Bacău BCM](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/bacau)
- [Cluj-Napoca International Airport Cluj-Napoca CLJ](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/cluj-napoca)

[All airport boards](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights)

## Official sources

- [eQueue (eCherha)](https://echerha.gov.ua)
- [Romanian Border Police](https://www.politiadefrontiera.ro)
- [Romanian Customs](https://www.customs.ro)

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated 25.09.2026 12:32

## At a glance

- On the Ukraine — Romania border we monitor 4 crossings; as of 12:30 the fastest is Diakove — Halmeu (15 min).
- Longest wait right now: [Orlivka — Isaccea](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_781) — 90 min.