Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule border queue today
As of 11:53 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule” border crossing is 35 min towards Türkiye and 25 min towards Bulgaria. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 16:00–18:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Türkiye): 25 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 35 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 25 min
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule
| Name on the Bulgaria side | Kapitan Andreevo |
|---|---|
| Name on the Türkiye side | Kapıkule |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 41.74445° N, 26.35176° E |
| Queue towards Türkiye now | 35 min |
| Queue towards Bulgaria now | 25 min |
About Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule
Driving to Istanbul usually means crossing at Kapitan Andreevo near Svilengrad and Turkish Kapıkule near Edirne – the largest crossing on the Bulgarian–Turkish border, on the E80, where Bulgaria's Maritsa motorway runs right up to the frontier. Cars are processed in both directions.
The 60 days of measurements cover only the return, i.e. entering Bulgaria from Turkey; there is not enough data for the way into Turkey. This direction is exceptionally hard going: close to six hours on average. Sunday is the best day (around 4.5 hours), Tuesday around five, and Thursday and Friday the worst, at roughly 7.5 and nearly seven hours respectively, with peaks on Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday early afternoon. Even night-time does not rescue it: between midnight and 6 am the typical wait is over four and a half hours, and in the afternoon close to eight.
If you are driving home from Turkey to Poland, seriously consider another crossing. Malko Tarnovo – Dereköy averages about an hour in the same direction and is the fastest on this border, while Lesovo – Hamzabeyli, north of Edirne, takes around an hour and a half. If Kapıkule is your only option, Sunday is the least painful day and Thursday and Friday are best avoided. Pack water and food as well, because even in the best case you should expect several hours at a standstill.
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When is the queue at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (1399 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Türkiye · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Thursday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 16:00–18:00 (~28 min) |
| Time to avoid | Thursday, 18:00–20:00 (~43 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 33 min |
| Wednesday | 33 min |
| Thursday | 36 min |
| Friday | 33 min |
| Saturday | 34 min |
| Sunday | 35 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule: typically around 33 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 45 min at the worst typical moment.
There is little difference between direction Türkiye and Bulgaria: typically around 34 min.
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule
Road cameras nearby
Parking and rest areas near Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 57 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Тир ПаркингCar park2,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2ГКПП Капитан Андреево - КапъкулеMotorway services · toilet2,9 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Rest areatoilet · paid3,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Motorway services3,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Rest area3,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
With a toilet
- 1ГКПП Капитан Петко войводаMotorway services · toilet15,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2İlktan Dinlenme TesisleriMotorway services · toilet28,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3ГКПП ЛесовоMotorway services · toilet32,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edirne | 20,0 km | 1h 12min | — | 18 PLN | — | moderate |
| Plovdiv | 164 km | 1h 31min | 82 PLN | 18 PLN | 100 PLN | easy |
| Istanbul | 259 km | 3h 10min | — | 18 PLN | — | easy |
| Sofia capital | 294 km | 2h 29min | 147 PLN | 18 PLN | 165 PLN | easy |
| Burgas | 320 km | 2h 38min | 160 PLN | 18 PLN | 178 PLN | easy |
| Varna | 422 km | 4h 13min | 212 PLN | 18 PLN | 230 PLN | 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.
Vignettes required: 🇧🇬 Bulgaria — 1-Day E-Vignette 4,09 EUR
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.
Routes calculated 01.11.2026
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FAQ
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When is the queue at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Thursday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 16:00–18:00 and longest on Thursday, 18:00–20:00.
Is there a webcam at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule?
Live cameras, load charts and the forecast for Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule are available on that crossing's page on nakordoni.eu — the link is in the Webcams section above.