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# Queues at the Greece → Bulgaria border today — Bus

Quick answer

On the Greece — Bulgaria border we monitor 3 crossings; as of 18:59 the fastest is [Promachonas — Kulata](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877) (32 min).

Updated 09.11.2026 18:59

| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Usually at this hour | Updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Promachonas — Kulata](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877) | 1 | 32 min | 1 As usual | 18:50 |
| [Exochi — Ilinden](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_881) | 1 | 36 min | 1 As usual | 18:58 |
| [Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_885) | 2 | 38 min | 1 Much busier than usual | 18:58 |

[Border Queues Today Online](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat) [Live border queues across Europe](https://nakordoni.eu/en)

[All vehicle types](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12) [Passenger car](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12/4)Bus[Cargo transport](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12/8) [Cargo transport (up to 7.5 tons)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12/9) [Bulgaria → Greece](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/12/19/6) [I’m in the queue now — report it](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877)

**Border crossings:** Exochi — Ilinden, Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, Promachonas — Kulata

## Border queues today: 09.11.2026

As of 18:59 the shortest queue is at **Promachonas — Kulata** (32 min). The longest queue is at **Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda** (38 min).

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**Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Greece to Bulgaria? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Exochi — Ilinden, Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, Promachonas — Kulata**.

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### Exochi — Ilinden

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/eksokhi-ilinden) [7°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_881#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 09.11.2026 18:58
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_881)

### Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/ormenio-kapitan-petko-voivoda) [9°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_885#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 2
Updated: 09.11.2026 18:58
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_885)

### Promachonas — Kulata

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/promakhonas-kulata) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877#statistics) [11°C](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877#weather-section)

Bus

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 09.11.2026 18:50
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_877)

Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Greece and Bulgaria in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 3 key border checkpoints: Exochi — Ilinden, Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, Promachonas — Kulata. 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 Greece — Bulgaria border?

This pattern is built from 1 border crossings on this route, using 499 queue measurements collected over the last 60 days.

The lightest day of the week is Monday, when the queue averages 1.0 buses. The heaviest day is Thursday, at about 1.1 buses — roughly 1.1 times the quiet-day level.

- Quietest windows: Monday 00:00–06:00.
- Busiest windows: Thursday 12:00–16:00, Sunday 16:00–18:00.
- Average across the whole week: 1.0 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. Overnight hours (00:00–06:00) run about 17% lighter than the afternoon stretch (12:00–18:00), so timing the arrival before dawn is usually the single largest saving available on this route.

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 Greece — Bulgaria

- 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 Greece — Bulgaria

- **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/gr-bg)
- [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 Greece → Bulgaria →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/12/4)

Remember that the situation on the Greece — Bulgaria 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

[Greece → Albania 4](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/21) [Greece → Turkey 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/14) [Greece → North Macedonia 3](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/19/15)

## Airports in this country

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

- [Burgas Airport Burgas · departures: 7 BOJ](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/burgas)
- [Sofia Airport Sofia · departures: 365 · **delays ~13 min** SOF](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/sofia)
- [Varna Airport Varna · departures: 77 VAR](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/varna)
- [Plovdiv International Airport Plovdiv PDV](https://nakordoni.eu/en/flights/plovdiv)

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

## Official sources

- [Hellenic Police / Border](https://www.astynomia.gr)
- [AADE (Tax & Customs)](https://www.aade.gr)
- [Border Police (MoI)](https://www.mvr.bg)
- [Bulgarian Customs](https://customs.bg)

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

Updated 09.11.2026 18:59

## At a glance

- On the Greece — Bulgaria border we monitor 3 crossings; as of 18:59 the fastest is Promachonas — Kulata (32 min).
- Longest wait right now: [Ormenio — Kapitan Petko Voyvoda](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_885) — 38 min.
- Busier than usual for this hour: 1 of 3 crossings.

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