What are alternative crossings to Olszyna?

Currently at Olszyna the queue is 2 vehicles. Better alternatives with shorter queues: Świecko (2 vehicles), Gubin (4 vehicles), Zgorzelec (5 vehicles).

What is the wait time at Olszyna on August 6, 2026?

On August 6, 2026, the wait time at Olszyna ranges from 15 to 23 minutes, with an average of 19 minutes.

When is the best time to cross Olszyna on August 6, 2026?

The shortest waits at Olszyna on August 6, 2026 occur at 06:00, 08:00, 10:00 (Kyiv time), with a minimum of 15 minutes.

When are peak hours at Olszyna on August 6, 2026?

Peak congestion at Olszyna on August 6, 2026 occurs at 19:00, 21:00, 23:00 (Kyiv time), when waits reach 23 minutes.

How much time can be saved by crossing Olszyna outside peak hours?

Crossing Olszyna on August 6, 2026 during 06:00, 08:00, 10:00 instead of 19:00, 21:00, 23:00 saves approximately 8 minutes.

Queue at Olszyna — Forst

Name: Border Queue Forecast: Olszyna
Creator: Nakordoni.eu
Published: 2026-08-06T04:37:30+00:00
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Predicted

What the chart shows

Predicted current queue: 0 cars

Peak load: 4 cars (~37 min)

Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated: 05:01, 06.08.2026

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

19:00 21:00 23:00

✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

06:00 08:00 10:00

Forecast for Olszyna (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.

• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic.

Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).

Next update: today at 08:00.

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2Świecko73 km 4Gubin31 km+2 cars 5Zgorzelec60 km+3 cars

As of 06:37, there is no queue at Olszyna checkpoint.

Does the EES system work at Olszyna border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Olszyna 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.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

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No cameras available at this checkpoint

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

Road works A15 | Forst - Cottbus-Süd (5.80 km)

Road works A15 | Forst - Roggosen (6.70 km)

Road works A15 | Roggosen - Forst (11.80 km)

Road works A15 | Roggosen - Cottbus-Süd (13.80 km)

Road works A15 | Cottbus-Süd - Forst (14.00 km)

Nearby Road Incidents 5

Closure

28.4 km

Closure

28.7 km

Closure

32.8 km

Closure

39.5 km

Closure

39.8 km

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On the other side of the border

Free flow 140 km/h

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Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Real Data

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When is the best time to go? Load statistics by day and hour

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Border Queue Analysis at the Olszyna - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 05.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Olszyna - passenger car 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):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 05.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 05.08.2026 — 1 car.

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 05.08.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 22:00 05.08.2026 — 3 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 05.08.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Olszyna - 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 14:00 and 16:00 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 Olszyna - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Travel Planning Olszyna By car

Best days: Tuesday-Sunday (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (3 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day	Cars	Load	Wait time
🔴 Mon	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs
🔴 Tue	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs
🔴 Wed	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs
🔴 Thu	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs
🔴 Fri	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs
🔴 Sat	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs
🔴 Sun	3	100%	~0.3-1.3 hrs

Peak time: Thursday 02:00 - 04:00 and 10:00 - 12:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 18 up to 30 min..

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Olszyna by car?

Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.3-1.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Olszyna?

Monday — peak load (3 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).

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🇵🇱 Poland

Average prices in Poland (Lubuskie Voivodeship)

Pb95 7.47 zł

Pb98 8.00 zł

Diesel 8.23 zł

LPG 3.17 zł

Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette

Documents for crossing the border from the EU

Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.

ALLOWED (with limits)

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

200 cigarettes
100 cigarillos
50 cigars
250g tobacco

Package must be sealed!

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!

Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
Over €10,000 — MUST declare

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.

Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Olszyna

Transport Type: road crossing

Working Hours: 24/7

Day of Week	Working Hours
Monday	24 Hours a Day
Tuesday	24 Hours a Day
Wednesday	24 Hours a Day
Thursday	24 Hours a Day
Friday	24 Hours a Day
Saturday	24 Hours a Day
Sunday	24 Hours a Day

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: Poland: Information not available

Total number of lanes: Germany: Information not available

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Contacts and address of checkpoint Olszyna

Address: Poland, Border Crossing Olszyna (Polska, Przejście graniczne Olszyna)

GPS Coordinates: 51.666802, 14.752784 Show on map

How to get there

Olszyna border crossing is located on the border between Poland and Germany.

Nearest checkpoints

Zasieki – 13 km
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