The «Porubne – Siret» checkpoint is the main road crossing on the border between Ukraine and Romania in the Chernivtsi region. In the summer of 2026 the flow of passenger cars here traditionally increases, so drivers increasingly check how long the Porubne – Siret queue is right now and when it is best to plan their departure.
How many cars are waiting at the border:
The load at the crossing changes significantly throughout the day. We update the current number of cars and the average waiting time in real time — you can check the current queue on the «Porubne – Siret» checkpoint page, and the typical peak hours and best time to leave in the crossing statistics.
When there are fewer queues:
The heaviest load on the Romanian route falls on weekends, evening hours and public-holiday periods. It is usually quietest early in the morning and in the middle of the week. Before your trip it is worth checking the queue dynamics, since the situation at Porubne can change within a few hours.
Trucks and buses:
In addition to passenger cars, trucks and scheduled buses also use the crossing, with their own dedicated lanes and queue dynamics. The load is also affected by the updated EU customs procedures: due to the introduction of the advance declaration system, clearing freight transport at the border with Romania may take longer.
If a jam builds up at Porubne, it is worth considering other crossings on the border with Romania and choosing the optimal route depending on the current situation.