Slavonski Šamac – Šamac border queue today
As of 17:16 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Slavonski Šamac – Šamac” border crossing is 1:35 towards Bosnia and Herzegovina and 1:35 towards Croatia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Wednesday, 22:00–00:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Croatia): 1:20 — 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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Data updated
Key facts: Slavonski Šamac – Šamac
| Name on the Croatia side | Slavonski Šamac |
|---|---|
| Name on the Bosnia and Herzegovina side | Šamac |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 45.06659° N, 18.48774° E |
| Queue towards Bosnia and Herzegovina now | 1:35 |
| Queue towards Croatia now | 1:35 |
About Slavonski Šamac – Šamac
Right next to the motorway crossing at Svilaj, in Posavina, sits the small Sava crossing of Slavonski Šamac – Šamac. On the Bosnian side lies Šamac in Republika Srpska, from where local roads lead into northern Bosnia. For travellers from Poland it is mainly a quiet alternative to the motorway, useful when the destination is in the area rather than on the road to Sarajevo. It handles cars in both directions.
Entry from Bosnia into Croatia is remarkably even here: in the 60-day data every day of the week comes out at around an hour and twenty minutes, and the difference between the best and worst time of day is a few minutes – shortest at night, longest in the afternoon, with small peaks around Saturday midday. There are few measurements for the opposite direction, so it is better not to draw day-of-week conclusions; on average, leaving Croatia for Bosnia took a similar time, a little over an hour.
In the ranking of ten Croatia–Bosnia crossings, Šamac comes third, behind Svilaj and Vinjani Donji – Gorica. Because the wait barely changes, it works as a predictable option at weekends, when Slavonski Brod – Brod or Jasenovac – Gradina see Sunday queues into Croatia of more than two hours. If you are driving on the motorway from Sarajevo or Doboj, though, neighbouring Svilaj is clearly quicker in the data – about 20–30 minutes.
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When is the queue at Slavonski Šamac – Šamac shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (908 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Croatia · Cars
| Calmest day | Friday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Wednesday, 22:00–00:00 (~1:11) |
| Time to avoid | Monday, 15:00–17:00 (~1:34) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:23 |
| Tuesday | 1:20 |
| Wednesday | 1:19 |
| Thursday | 1:19 |
| Friday | 1:18 |
| Saturday | 1:20 |
| Sunday | 1:19 |
What the last 60 days of data show: Slavonski Šamac – Šamac
At Slavonski Šamac – Šamac the day of the week changes little – around 1:20 on average on weekdays and weekends alike.
The peak falls in the afternoon (12:00–18:00) – typically 1:25; it is quietest at night (0:00–6:00), around 1:15.
There was no queue in only 0% of hours, and at the peak the typical wait is around 1:41 – plan some spare time.
Among the crossings on this stretch it ranks 7 from the fastest out of 12 (Croatia–Bosnia and Herzegovina border, Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
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What it costs to drive to Slavonski Šamac – Šamac
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Slavonski Šamac – Šamac from the 6 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuzla | 83,7 km | 1h 29min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Osijek | 88,4 km | 57 min | 49 PLN | no charge | 49 PLN | easy |
| Banja Luka | 147 km | 1h 36min | — | no charge | — | easy |
| Sarajevo capital | 214 km | 2h 46min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | moderate |
| Zagreb capital | 236 km | 2h 8min | 130 PLN | 82 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 212 PLN | easy |
| Mostar | 322 km | 4h 11min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | moderate |
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
Alternatives close by
Nearby crossings
Svilaj
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Slavonski Brod – Brod
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about border queues
When is the queue at Slavonski Šamac – Šamac shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Friday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Wednesday, 22:00–00:00 and longest on Monday, 15:00–17:00.