Ribarci – Oltomantsi border queue today
As of 11:50 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Ribarci – Oltomantsi” border crossing is 45 min towards Bulgaria and 45 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Bulgaria): 45 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 45 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 45 min
- Buses
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Ribarci – Oltomantsi
| Name on the Serbia side | Ribarci |
|---|---|
| Name on the Bulgaria side | Oltomantsi |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 42.41757° N, 22.5274° E |
| Queue towards Bulgaria now | 45 min |
| Queue towards Serbia now | 45 min |
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When is the queue at Ribarci – Oltomantsi shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (1646 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Bulgaria · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 00:00–02:00 (~45 min) |
| Time to avoid | Sunday, 22:00–00:00 (~45 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 45 min |
| Tuesday | 45 min |
| Wednesday | 45 min |
| Thursday | 45 min |
| Friday | 45 min |
| Saturday | 45 min |
| Sunday | 45 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Ribarci – Oltomantsi
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Ribarci – Oltomantsi: typically around 45 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 45 min at the worst typical moment.
Directions Bulgaria and Serbia are about equally busy – around 45 min on average.
Among the crossings on this stretch it ranks 3 from the fastest out of 4 (Serbia–Bulgaria border, Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Ribarci – Oltomantsi
Parking and rest areas near Ribarci – Oltomantsi
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 24 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Motorway services9,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2TIR Parking Теди -симCar park · toilet · lit18,3 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Car parkfree · 37 spaces20,1 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Rest area22,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5ГКПП ГюешевоRest area22,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Ribarci – Oltomantsi
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Ribarci – Oltomantsi from the 5 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia capital | 112 km | 1h 43min | 56 PLN | 18 PLN | 74 PLN | moderate |
| Niš | 170 km | 2h 36min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Plovdiv | 267 km | 2h 57min | 134 PLN | 18 PLN | 152 PLN | moderate |
| Belgrade capital | 395 km | 4h 19min | — | 37 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Novi Sad | 488 km | 5h 5min | — | 37 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.
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.
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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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about border queues
When is the queue at Ribarci – Oltomantsi shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00 and longest on Sunday, 22:00–00:00.