--- title: "Queues at the Bulgaria → Romania border today" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/5" lang: "en" type: "stat" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Queues at the Bulgaria → Romania border today Data updates in real time **Border crossings:** Constanta — Negru Voda, Duryanka — Vama Veche, Oryakhovo — Bechet, Ruse — Giurgiu, Silistra — Ostrov... ## Border queues today: 31.07.2026 As of 05:53 the shortest queue is at **Duryanka — Vama Veche** (25 min). The longest queue is at **Silistra — Ostrov** (50 min). Looking for Romania → Bulgaria direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/12) **Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Bulgaria to Romania? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Constanta — Negru Voda, Duryanka — Vama Veche, Oryakhovo — Bechet, Ruse — Giurgiu, Silistra — Ostrov, Svishtov — Zimnicea (ferry), Vidin (Zimnicea) — Zimnicea, Vidin — Calafat**. ### Constanta — Negru Voda [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/konstantsa-nehru-voda) Car - **Queue:** 3 Updated: 27.07.2026 15:17 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_327) ### Duryanka — Vama Veche [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/duryanka-vama-veke) Car - **Queue:** 2 Updated: 27.07.2026 15:17 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_341) ### Oryakhovo — Bechet [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/oryakhovo-bechet) Car - **Queue:** 3 Updated: 27.07.2026 15:17 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_315) ### Ruse — Giurgiu [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ruse-dzhurdzhu) Car - **Queue:** 7 Updated: 16.07.2026 23:05 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_321) ### Silistra — Ostrov [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/sylistra-ostrov) Car - **Queue:** 7 Updated: 12.07.2026 22:33 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_329) ### Svishtov — Zimnicea (ferry) [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/svyshchov-zymnych-porom) Car - **Queue:** 2 Updated: 27.07.2026 15:17 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_811) ### Vidin (Zimnicea) — Zimnicea [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vidin-zymnytsya-zymnycha) Car - **Queue:** 3 Updated: 27.07.2026 15:17 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_343) ### Vidin — Calafat [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vidin-kalafat) Car - **Queue:** 3 Updated: 27.07.2026 15:17 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_318) Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Bulgaria 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 8 key border checkpoints: Constanta — Negru Voda, Duryanka — Vama Veche, Oryakhovo — Bechet, Ruse — Giurgiu, Silistra — Ostrov, Svishtov — Zimnicea (ferry), Vidin (Zimnicea) — Zimnicea, Vidin — Calafat. Information is updated every 15 minutes from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the Polish Border Guard, allowing you to get the most accurate picture of the border situation. Use our online service to choose the optimal border checkpoint and crossing time. Bulgaria → Romania crosses the Danube at Ruse–Giurgiu, Vidin–Calafat or via the Oryahovo–Bechet ferry. Since 1 January 2025 both are Schengen for land borders — no permanent controls. The Danube bridges are tolled (~BGN 4 / EUR 2 for cars). Long-haul transit traffic from Greece and Turkey to central Europe routes through here. ## Recommendations for crossing the border Bulgaria — Romania - Check queues online 1-2 hours before departure — the situation can change - The shortest queues are usually observed on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00 - Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — this is the busiest time at the border - Prepare all documents in advance: passport, Green Card, vehicle registration - Pay attention to border points with less traffic — you can often save 2-3 hours - Follow updates on our website — we are the first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations ## Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Bulgaria — Romania - **How long to wait at the border Bulgaria — Romania?**Waiting time depends on the load of a specific border checkpoint. On average for passenger cars it is 1-4 hours. Use our service to choose the checkpoint with the shortest queue. - **At what time is it best to cross the border Bulgaria — Romania?**Statistical data shows that the least queues are on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00. The most congested time is Friday evening and Sunday evening when many people return from trips. - **What documents are needed to cross the border Bulgaria — Romania?**For crossing by car you need: a valid passport, Green Card insurance, vehicle registration certificate. For entry to the EU you may also need proof of sufficient funds and return tickets. - **How reliable is the data on Nakordoni.eu?**We receive data directly from official sources — the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the Polish Border Guard. Information is updated every 15 minutes, which allows you to get the most relevant data. - **Which border crossing to choose to avoid queues?**There is no universal answer — the situation changes daily. Use our real-time monitoring service to see the current state at all checkpoints and choose the least congested one. We also provide queue forecasts for the next 4 hours. - **What is Nakordoni monitoring?**Nakordoni monitoring is an online service at Nakordoni.eu that shows border crossing queues in real time. Data is updated every 1–10 minutes. Official website — nakordoni.eu - **Are the Bulgaria–Romania bridges tolled?**Yes. Ruse–Giurgiu costs about BGN 4 each way for a car, Vidin–Calafat similar. Trucks pay more. - **Schengen status?**Both Bulgaria and Romania joined Schengen for land borders on 1 January 2025. No more passport stops at the Danube bridges. - **Faster: Ruse or Vidin?**Ruse is shorter (Bucharest–Sofia is more direct via Ruse) but busier; Vidin connects better to western Romania and Hungary. Useful Information - [View on interactive map →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/bg-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 Bulgaria → Romania →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/5/4) - [Queues for buses Bulgaria → Romania →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/5/6) Remember that the situation on the Bulgaria — 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 [Bulgaria → Greece 13](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/19) [Bulgaria → Serbia 6](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/13) [Bulgaria → North Macedonia 4](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/15) [Bulgaria → Turkey 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/14) ## News for this crossing direction ### [Queues at the Bulgarian border: Kapitan Andreevo and Kalotina](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-25/cherhy-na-kordoni-bolharii-kapitan-andreievo-i-kalotyna) 25.07.2026 ### [Bulgaria limits trucks on Trakia and Struma motorways](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news/2026-07-23/bulgaria-temporary-truck-restrictions-trakia-struma-motorways) 23.07.2026 [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)