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Does the EES system work at Görlitz border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Görlitz border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
37.3 km
37.3 km
37.3 km
37.4 km
37.4 km
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 17.02.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Görlitz - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Görlitz - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Tuesday-Saturday (2 cars,
~0.2-1.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (4 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 4 | 100% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 2 | 50% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 3 | 75% | ~0.3-1.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 4 | 100% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs |
Peak time: Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00 and 09:00 - 11:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 24 up to 24 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Görlitz by car?
Tuesday or Saturday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Görlitz?
Sunday — peak load (4 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Nearby stations in Germany
Average prices in Poland (Dolnośląskie Voivodeship)
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
Buy Green Card online:
To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.
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: Germany: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Address: Germany, Border Crossing Görlitz
GPS Coordinates: 51.152, 15 Show on map
Görlitz border crossing is located on the border between Germany and Poland.
