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How long does it take to cross the border at Ustyluh?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 3 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Ustyluh?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 420 min (~7 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 17 hours 6 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Ustyluh border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Ustyluh 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).
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 04.04.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Ustyluh - passenger car 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 11:00 04.04.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 04.04.2026 — 20 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 17:00 04.04.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 04.04.2026 — 5 cars.
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 04.04.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 04.04.2026 — 5 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 04.04.2026 — 10 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 04.04.2026 — 10 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Ustyluh - passenger car 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 17:00 and 23:00 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 Ustyluh - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Monday-Wednesday (33 cars,
~2.2-3.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (50 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 33 | 66% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 38 | 76% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 35 | 70% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 39 | 78% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 50 | 100% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 49 | 98% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 41 | 82% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 02:00 - 04:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 8 up to 940 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Ustyluh by car?
Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (33 cars, ~2.2-3.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Ustyluh?
Friday — peak load (50 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun), 3-5 hrs (Fri, 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 ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
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:
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 73.07 | 69.94 | - | 88.88 | 47.63 |
| Chipo | - | 73.88 | - | 88.87 | 47.82 |
| UPG | 74.90 | 71.90 | - | 87.90 | 48.00 |
| WOG | 78.00 | 75.00 | - | 89.90 | 48.99 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| OKKO | 78.00 | 75.00 | - | 89.90 | 49.00 |
| Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
Address: 44731, Ukraine, Volyn region, Volodymyr-Volyn district, Ustylug city, str. Levintsova, 60
Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 50.856125, 24.143328 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M-06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M-06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the N22 highway to Lutsk, from Lutsk via the N22 highway to Volodymyr-Volynskyi, from Volodymyr-Volynskyi via the N22 highway to Ustyluh, from Ustyluh via the N22 highway to the Ustyluh checkpoint.
