--- title: "Queues at the Romania → Ukraine border today" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1" lang: "en" type: "stat" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- # Queues at the Romania → Ukraine border today Updated 7 min ago **Border crossings:** Halmeu — Diakove, Isaccea — Orlivka, Rakovets — Diakivtsi, Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno, Siret — Porubne... ## Border queues today: 17.07.2026 As of 09:10 the shortest queue is at **Rakovets — Diakivtsi** (25 min). The longest queue is at **Isaccea — Orlivka** (45 min). Looking for Ukraine → Romania direction? [Go](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/1/5) **Nakordoni.eu** is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Romania to Ukraine? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: **Halmeu — Diakove, Isaccea — Orlivka, Rakovets — Diakivtsi, Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno, Siret — Porubne, Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk**. ### Halmeu — Diakove [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakove-khalmeu) Car - **Queue:** 4 Updated: 17.07.2026 07:06 Source: Romanian Border Police [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_135) Bus - **Queue:** 3 Updated: 07.07.2026 05:40 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_277) Freight Transport - **Queue:** — Updated: Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_354) ### Isaccea — Orlivka [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/orlivka-isakcha) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231/statistics) Ferry Crossing - Car - **Queue:** 6 Updated: 17.07.2026 07:06 Source: Romanian Border Police [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_231) Pedestrian - **Queue:** — Updated: Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_437) Bus - **Queue:** 28 Updated: 16.07.2026 20:10 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_782) ### Rakovets — Diakivtsi [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/dyakivtsi-rakovets) Car - **Queue:** 2 Updated: 17.07.2026 07:06 Source: Romanian Border Police [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_143) Pedestrian - **Queue:** — Updated: Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_144) ### Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/solotvyno-marmatsiiei-sihetu) Car - **Queue:** 2 Updated: 17.07.2026 07:06 Source: Romanian Border Police [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_136) Pedestrian - **Queue:** 8 Updated: 07.06.2026 18:08 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_137) ### Siret — Porubne [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/porubne-siret) [When is the best time to go?](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138/statistics) Car - **Queue:** 5 Updated: 17.07.2026 07:06 Source: Romanian Border Police [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_138) Bus - **Queue:** 12 Updated: 17.07.2026 08:23 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_139) Pedestrian - **Queue:** 8 Updated: 12.07.2026 08:59 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_140) Freight Transport - **Queue:** — Updated: Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_352) ### Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk [More about the checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp/krasnoilsk-sus-de-vikovu) Car - **Queue:** 2 Updated: 17.07.2026 09:02 Source: Romanian Border Police [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_141) Pedestrian - **Queue:** — Updated: Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_142) Bus - **Queue:** 1 Updated: 14.07.2026 14:31 Source: Nakordoni.eu live queue [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_229) Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Romania 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: Halmeu — Diakove, Isaccea — Orlivka, Rakovets — Diakivtsi, Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno, Siret — Porubne, Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk. 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 [Romania](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/romania) into [Ukraine](https://nakordoni.eu/en/country/ukraine), Romanian control is handled by Poliția de Frontieră Română and data comes from Romanian statistics. With Romania's 2025 Schengen accession, internal EU road checks have eased, making transit from Italy, Bulgaria and Greece faster. Peak inbound queues hit Porubne (Siret) on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. ## Recommendations for crossing the border Romania — 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 Romania — Ukraine - **How long to wait at the border Romania — 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 Romania — 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 Romania — 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 - **How did Romania's Schengen entry change border travel?**Internal road checks between Romania and neighbouring Schengen countries are gone. Ukraine's external border control remains because Ukraine is outside the EU. - **Does the Isaccea–Orlivka ferry run year-round?**No. It typically operates April through October and depends on Danube water levels. The current schedule is published by the Romanian Naval Authority. - **Documents needed entering Ukraine from Romania?**A valid passport or EU ID-card, vehicle papers and driver's licence. EU citizens do not need a visa. - **When is the border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian 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/ro-ua) - [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 Romania → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/4) - [Queues for buses Romania → Ukraine →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/5/1/6) Remember that the situation on the Romania — Ukraine border can change quickly. 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