Queue at Kalotina — Gradina (bg-rs)
passenger car
25
min
Wait time
Quieter than usual
18°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
2 cars
Peak load:
9 cars (~1 h 43 min)
Shortest queue:
2 cars (~37 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.98x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
15:00
18:00
19:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
06:00
07:00
23:00
Forecast for Kalotina (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Kalotina
Current Data
As of 03:52, at Kalotina checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
Does the EES system work at Kalotina border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kalotina 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Kalotina in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kalotina.
Kalotina (Bulgaria → Serbia)
Free flow 40 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
40 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
21.7 km
21.7 km
Road works
21.9 km
21.9 km
Road works
21.9 km
21.9 km
Closure
22 km
22 km
Closure
22.1 km
22.1 km
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kalotina - 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 06:00 05.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 05.08.2026 — 4 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 05.08.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 05.08.2026 — 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 18:00 05.08.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 05.08.2026 — 9 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 05.08.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 5 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Kalotina - 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 6:00 and 7:00 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 Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Kalotina By car
Best days:
Monday-Friday (20 cars,
~3.3-4.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (20 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 20 | 100% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 20 | 100% | ~3.3-4.3 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Kalotina by car?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (20 cars, ~3.3-4.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Kalotina?
Friday — peak load (20 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 3-5 hrs (Mon, Fri).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Kalotina
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Kalotina
Address: 2212 Kalotina, Bulgaria
Phone: +35971742211; +359879166158
Email: [email protected]
GPS Coordinates: 42.995556, 22.868611 Show on map
How to get there
By car: From Sofia take National Road 8 (future A6 motorway “Europe”) heading northwest through Boshevishte and Slivnitsa, then continue on the E80 via Dragoman to Kalotina for approximately 60 km.
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!