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How long does it take to cross the border at Chop (Tysa)?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 285 min (~4 hours 45 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 57 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Chop (Tysa)?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 56 days ago
Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Chop (Tysa) 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 17.02.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - bus 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 08:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 17.02.2026 — 1 bus.
To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - bus 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 1:00 and 4:00 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 Chop (Tysa) - bus 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:
Tuesday-Sunday (4 buses,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (9 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 5 | 56% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 8 | 89% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 9 | 100% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 7 | 78% | ~9.3-10.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 5 | 56% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 4 | 44% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
Peak time: Wednesday 08:00 - 10:00 and 18:00 - 20:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 2480 up to 2480 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Chop (Tysa) by bus?
Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?
Thursday — peak load (9 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Tue, Sun), 6-8 hrs (Mon, Sat), 9-11 hrs (Fri), 10-12 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Thu).
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 by passenger bus, prepare the following 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: 13
Total number of lanes: Hungary: 18
Address: 89460, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod District, village of Solomoniwe, 0th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway.
Phone: +38 (0312) 64-96-00, 61-22-07, +380312711230
Email: [email protected]
GPS Coordinates: 48.418594, 22.170066 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Velyka Dobron, from Velyka Dobron via the M25 highway to Chop, from Chop via the M06 highway to the Chop border checkpoint.
