Ilok – Bačka Palanka border queue today
As of 20:21 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Ilok – Bačka Palanka” border crossing is 1:35 towards Serbia and 1:35 towards Croatia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 04:00–06:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Serbia): 1:17 — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 1:35
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 1:35
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Ilok – Bačka Palanka
| Name on the Croatia side | Ilok |
|---|---|
| Name on the Serbia side | Bačka Palanka |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 45.22486° N, 19.39718° E |
| Queue towards Serbia now | 1:35 |
| Queue towards Croatia now | 1:35 |
About Ilok – Bačka Palanka
Ilok sits at the very eastern tip of Croatia, and its Danube bridge links it with Bačka Palanka in Serbia's Vojvodina, about 40 km from Novi Sad. For a driver continuing through Serbia after a holiday on the Adriatic, or heading for Novi Sad without using the main motorway, it is a quieter side door that is usually predictable. The crossing handles cars only.
The last 60 days of data put Ilok second of the four published crossings on this border, just behind Erdut. Typical waits are around an hour and a half in both directions, with little variation. Leaving Croatia, the longest waits come on Sunday evening, with peaks between 18:00 and 20:00, while Tuesday and night-time are the shortest. Heading into Croatia, Saturday morning is the worst, peaking around 11:00–12:00, whereas Tuesday, Wednesday and the night and evening hours bring the shortest queues.
When planning the drive into Serbia, avoid leaving it for Sunday evening; for the trip into Croatia, avoid Saturday morning. If Ilok happens to be busy, Erdut to the north gives very similar times when leaving Croatia, although the return leg there is usually a little longer. According to the data, Tovarnik – Šid and the motorway crossing at Bajakovo – Batrovci are the worse choice, particularly at weekends.
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When is the queue at Ilok – Bačka Palanka shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (3857 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Serbia · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Wednesday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 04:00–06:00 (~1:14) |
| Time to avoid | Sunday, 21:00–23:00 (~1:35) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:25 |
| Tuesday | 1:29 |
| Wednesday | 1:34 |
| Thursday | 1:29 |
| Friday | 1:33 |
| Saturday | 1:32 |
| Sunday | 1:34 |
What the last 60 days of data show: Ilok – Bačka Palanka
At Ilok – Bačka Palanka the day of the week changes little – around 1:30 on average on weekdays and weekends alike.
There was no queue in only 0% of hours, and at the peak the typical wait is around 1:35 – plan some spare time.
Directions Serbia and Croatia are about equally busy – around 1:31 on average.
Among the crossings on this stretch it ranks 2 from the fastest out of 4 (Croatia–Serbia border, Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Ilok – Bačka Palanka
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Parking and rest areas near Ilok – Bačka Palanka
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 5 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Car parkfree · 115 spaces43,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2Motorway services43,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Motorway services43,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Rest area43,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Rest area44,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Ilok – Bačka Palanka
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Ilok – Bačka Palanka from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Sad | 40,8 km | 39 min | — | no charge | — | easy |
| Osijek | 81,5 km | 1h 20min | 45 PLN | no charge | 45 PLN | easy |
| Belgrade capital | 123 km | 1h 38min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Subotica | 131 km | 2h 0min | — | 28 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Zagreb capital | 324 km | 4h 3min | 179 PLN | 102 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 280 PLN | easy |
| Niš | 359 km | 3h 33min | — | 40 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
Calculated for a car at 7,0 L/100 km, petrol 95 at the country average on the day of calculation. Substitute your own consumption — the whole formula is here.
A road charge is counted only where the route actually uses a toll road. A vignette is always counted, because in many countries it is required on ordinary roads too.
Where a drive uses a toll motorway, the barrier toll for that section is included in the figure, at the price the road operator publishes for it. A vignette is a flat national price.
Routes calculated 01.11.2026
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When is the queue at Ilok – Bačka Palanka shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Wednesday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 04:00–06:00 and longest on Sunday, 21:00–23:00.