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How long does it take to cross the border at Krakivets?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 56 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Krakivets?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 780 min (~13 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 38 days ago
Does the EES system work at Krakivets border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krakivets border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 17.02.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krakivets - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 07:00 17.02.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 17.02.2026 — 18 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 17.02.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 17.02.2026 — 10 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 23:00 17.02.2026 — 5 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 17.02.2026 — 19 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 04:00 17.02.2026 — 4 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 17.02.2026 — 8 trucks.
To avoid long queues at the Krakivets - cargo transport checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 7:00 and 15:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Krakivets - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Thursday-Friday (169 trucks,
~338-339 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (280 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 213 | 76% | ~426-427 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 183 | 65% | ~366-367 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 176 | 63% | ~352-353 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 169 | 60% | ~338-339 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 174 | 62% | ~348-349 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 280 | 100% | ~560-561 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 257 | 92% | ~514-515 hrs |
Peak time: Wednesday 21:00 - 23:00 and 00:00 - 02:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 720 up to 89160 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Krakivets by truck?
Thursday or Friday — shortest queue (169 trucks, ~338-339 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Krakivets?
Saturday — peak load (280 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 338-339 hrs (Thu), 348-349 hrs (Fri), 352-353 hrs (Wed), 366-367 hrs (Tue), 426-427 hrs (Mon), 514-515 hrs (Sun), 560-561 hrs (Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Address: Ukraine, 81070, Lviv region, Yavorivsky district, village Krakovets, str. Verbytskogo, 54.
Phone: (032) 297 46 56, (032) 298 71 83, (03259) 77310
GPS Coordinates: 49.954611, 23.116259 Show on map
by car:
from Kiev on the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr on the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne on the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv on the M10 highway to Yavoriv, from Yavoriv on the M10 highway to Krakovets, from Krakovets on the M10 highway to the Krakovets checkpoint.
