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Shopping near Border Crossings

Find supermarkets close to European border crossings. Stock up on groceries before or after your trip and save money with local promotions.

Promotional Flyers by Country

🇵🇱 Poland
Biedronka Lidl Kaufland Carrefour Dino
🇩🇪 Germany
Lidl Aldi Sud Rewe Edeka Penny
🇭🇺 Hungary
Lidl Aldi Spar Tesco Penny
🇸🇰 Slovakia
Lidl Kaufland Tesco Billa COOP Jednota
🇷🇴 Romania
Lidl Kaufland Carrefour Mega Image Penny
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Lidl Kaufland Albert Penny Tesco
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Lidl Kaufland Billa Fantastico Metro
🇸🇮 Slovenia
Lidl Hofer Mercator Spar Tus
🇭🇷 Croatia
Lidl Kaufland Spar Konzum Plodine
🇵🇱 Poland
3500+ stores
Low prices Weekly promotions Long hours
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🇩🇪 Germany
3200+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇭🇺 HU
200+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇸🇰 SK
160+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇷🇴 RO
350+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇨🇿 CZ
300+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇧🇬 BG
110+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇸🇮 SI
65+ stores
Quality products Weekly promotions own_brands
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🇭🇷 HR
130+ stores
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All Supermarkets near Borders

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Shopping Tips

Shop before crossing to avoid queues after the border

Compare prices between stores - each chain has different promotions

Check trading Sundays - most stores closed on non-trading Sundays

Bring reusable bags - plastic bags are paid in Poland

Cross-Border Shopping Guide

Cross-border shopping offers significant savings for travelers, with prices in Poland typically 20-40% lower than Ukraine for groceries, electronics, and household items. This guide helps you find the best supermarkets near major border crossings, compare prices, and plan your shopping trips around Trading Sundays and queue times.

What to Buy: Price Comparison

30-40%

Highest Savings (30-40% cheaper)

  • Coffee and tea
  • Chocolate and sweets
  • Dairy products (cheese
  • butter)
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Personal care items
20-30%

Good Savings (20-30% cheaper)

  • Fresh meat and poultry
  • Bread and bakery
  • Canned goods
  • Pet food
  • Baby products
10-20%

Moderate Savings (10-20% cheaper)

  • Fresh produce
  • Beverages
  • Frozen foods
Cheapest overall: Biedronka
Best quality: Kaufland, Intermarché
Weekly promotions: Lidl
Bulk buying: Kaufland

Smart Shopping Tips for Border Crossers

Timing Your Shopping Trip

  • Weekday mornings (7-10am) - Quietest, freshest products
  • Avoid Saturday afternoons - Peak crowds
  • Check queue times first - Don't shop if 2+ hour wait to cross back

Payment Methods

  • Cards widely accepted (no foreign transaction fees with most banks)
  • Withdraw złoty from bank ATMs (better rates than exchange offices)
  • Avoid currency exchange at borders (highest fees)

Shopping Efficiency

  • Bring reusable bags (plastic bags cost 0.30-0.50 PLN)
  • Check weekly flyers for promotions (Lidl changes Mondays, Biedronka Thursdays)
  • Buy non-perishables in bulk on trading Sundays

Check Queue Times Before Shopping

Plan your shopping trip around border wait times:

Medyka Korczowa Dorohusk Hrebenne

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Polish supermarkets close on non-trading Sundays (2-3 per month). Small shops at border crossings and gas stations remain open. Check our Trading Sunday calendar for exact dates. Stores near Medyka, Korczowa, and Dorohusk typically have extended hours on trading Sundays.

Major chains (Biedronka, Lidl, Kaufland) accept only Polish złoty or card payments. Currency exchange offices operate at all major border crossings. ATMs are available at most supermarket locations.

Most major supermarkets are 2-5km from border crossings. Medyka has Biedronka at 2.1km and Lidl at 3.4km. Korczowa has Kaufland at 4.8km. Dorohusk has Intermarche at 3.2km. Driving time is typically 5-10 minutes.

Weekday mornings (7-10am) are quietest with freshest products. Avoid Saturday afternoons when crowds peak. Always check border queue times first - don't shop if there's a 2+ hour wait to cross back.

Cross-border shopping offers 20-40% savings on groceries. Coffee, tea, chocolate, and dairy products offer the highest savings (30-40%). Fresh produce and beverages typically save 10-20%.

Trading Sundays in Poland

Most stores closed on non-trading Sundays. Check the calendar before planning.

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