---
title: "Queues at the Hungary → Ukraine border today"
canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1"
lang: "en"
type: "stat"
source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data"
---

# Queues at the Hungary → Ukraine border today

Updated 86 min ago

**Border crossings:** Barabash — Kosyno, Beregshuran — Luzhanka, Lonya — Dzvinkove, Nodyhodosh — Velyka Palad, Tisabec — Vilok...

## Border queues today: 17.07.2026

As of 09:10 the shortest queue is at **Zahony — Chop (Tysa)** (20 min). The longest queue is at **Beregshuran — Luzhanka** (75 min).

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**Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Hungary to Ukraine? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Barabash — Kosyno, Beregshuran — Luzhanka, Lonya — Dzvinkove, Nodyhodosh — Velyka Palad, Tisabec — Vilok, Zahony — Chop (Tysa)**.

### Barabash — Kosyno

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/kosyno-barabash)

Car

- **Queue:** 3
Updated: 17.07.2026 04:15
Source: Hungarian Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_129)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** ≈ 0
Updated: 25.04.2026 14:34
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_130)

### Beregshuran — Luzhanka

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/luzhanka-berehshuran) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_131/statistics)

Car

- **Queue:** 12
Updated: 17.07.2026 05:59
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_131)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** 7
Updated: 04.02.2026 18:26
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_132)

Bus

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 17.07.2026 04:15
Source: Hungarian Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_226)

### Lonya — Dzvinkove

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dzvinkove-lonya)

Car

- **Queue:** 3
Updated: 17.07.2026 04:15
Source: Hungarian Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_127)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** —
Updated:
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_128)

### Nodyhodosh — Velyka Palad

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/palad-velyka-nodhodosh)

Car

- **Queue:** 2
Updated: 17.07.2026 04:15
Source: Hungarian Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_382)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** —
Updated:
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_383)

### Tisabec — Vilok

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/vylok-tisabech)

Car

- **Queue:** 3
Updated: 17.07.2026 04:15
Source: Hungarian Border Guard

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_133)

Pedestrian

- **Queue:** 10
Updated: 02.11.2025 14:20
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_134)

### Zahony — Chop (Tysa)

[More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/tysa-chop-zakhon) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_125/statistics)

Car

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 17.07.2026 06:06
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_125)

Bus

- **Queue:** 3
Updated: 17.07.2026 06:43
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_126)

Freight Transport

- **Queue:** 1
Updated: 17.07.2026 06:43
Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue

[View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_267)

Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Hungary and Ukraine in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 6 key border checkpoints: Barabash — Kosyno, Beregshuran — Luzhanka, Lonya — Dzvinkove, Nodyhodosh — Velyka Palad, Tisabec — Vilok, Zahony — Chop (Tysa). 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.

From [Hungary](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/hungary) into [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/ukraine), Záhony–Chop carries most traffic. Hungarian control is run by the Rendőrség Border Police and queue data is sourced from Hungarian statistics. Inbound queues are typically smaller than outbound, with spikes after major Hungarian public holidays as Ukrainian workers return home. EU-registered vehicles do not need a Green Card.

## Recommendations for crossing the border Hungary — Ukraine

- 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 Hungary — Ukraine

- **How long to wait at the border Hungary — Ukraine?**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 Hungary — Ukraine?**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 Hungary — Ukraine?**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
- **What is the main Hungary–Ukraine crossing?**Záhony–Chop, open 24/7 for all vehicle types. It is the most convenient route from Budapest and eastern Hungary.
- **Do trucks use Chop?**Yes, but heavy trucks above 7.5 t must register in the Ukrainian eCherga system and use the dedicated Tysa–Záhony cargo lane.
- **How far is the border from Budapest?**About 3.5 hours by road (320 km) along the M3 motorway. There is a direct exit to Záhony from the motorway.
- **When is the border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border?**The Ukrainian-side shift change happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. Processing slows by 20–60 minutes during the change, so plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after these times.

Useful Information

- [View on interactive map →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/hu-ua)
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- [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 Hungary → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1/4)
- [Queues for buses Hungary → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/1/6)

Remember that the situation on the Hungary — Ukraine 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

[Hungary → Romania 16](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/5) [Hungary → Country 13 5](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/4/13)

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