Ostrov – Silistra — no border checks
There are no border checks at the “Ostrov – Silistra” crossing. Romania and Bulgaria are both in the Schengen area and neither has reintroduced checks here, so you cross without stopping — which is why we give no waiting time.
Sources: DPSU · eCherha · granica.gov.pl · traveller reports · nakordoni.eu
There are no border checks at this crossing
We deliberately show no number here. There is no queue to measure, so a calculated waiting time would be invented. Checks at internal Schengen borders are sometimes reintroduced temporarily — when that happens, waiting times will return to this page. Last verified: 2026-08-18.
Key facts: Ostrov – Silistra
| Name on the Romania side | Ostrov |
|---|---|
| Name on the Bulgaria side | Silistra |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 43.88395° N, 26.01084° E |
Border webcams: Ostrov – Silistra
Fuel near Ostrov – Silistra
Petrol stations within 50 km of the crossing — 67 in our database.
Which side is cheaper?
| Romania | 2,000 € 8,72 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1,856 € 8,09 zł | European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin |
converted at the ECB rate
Cheaper in Bulgaria — on a 60-litre tank you save about 37,80 zł.
Closest stations
- 1NIS Petrol Gazprom3,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2LukoilGiurgiu3,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Benzinarie TSV4,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4PetromGiurgiu4,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Partener Rompetrol4,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
We have no individual pump prices on this side of the border — showing station locations only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Parking and rest areas near Ostrov – Silistra
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 61 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1TIR Parking ТИВА КОМCar park · toilet · lit1,0 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2TIR Parking ДомостроенеCar park · toilet · lit1,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3TIR Parking Индустриален паркCar park · toilet · lit1,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4паркинг ПИМКMotorway services · toilet · lit1,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Car park69 spaces2,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
With a toilet
- 1Rest areatoilet6,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Ostrov – Silistra
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Ostrov – Silistra from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest capital | 143 km | 1h 39min | 82 PLN | 15 PLN | 98 PLN | easy |
| Varna | 179 km | 2h 4min | 89 PLN | 33 PLN | 122 PLN | easy |
| Burgas | 267 km | 3h 15min | 132 PLN | 33 PLN | 165 PLN | easy |
| Plovdiv | 428 km | 4h 25min | 211 PLN | 18 PLN | 229 PLN | easy |
| Iași | 467 km | 5h 26min | 269 PLN | 15 PLN | 285 PLN | easy |
| Sofia capital | 554 km | 5h 30min | 274 PLN | 18 PLN | 292 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: 🇷🇴 Romania — Rovinieta (1-Day) 3,50 EUR · 🇧🇬 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 20.09.2026
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about border queues
Are there border checks at Ostrov – Silistra?
There are no border checks at the “Ostrov – Silistra” crossing. Romania and Bulgaria are both in the Schengen area and neither has reintroduced checks here, so you cross without stopping — which is why we give no waiting time.