Svilaj border queue today
As of 11:47 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Svilaj” border crossing is 25 min towards Bosnia and Herzegovina and 20 min towards Croatia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Tuesday, 19:00–21:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Bosnia and Herzegovina): 25 min — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 25 min
- Buses
- —
- On foot
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- Cars
- 20 min
- Buses
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- On foot
- —
Data updated
Key facts: Svilaj
| Name on the Croatia side | Svilaj |
|---|---|
| Name on the Bosnia and Herzegovina side | Svilaj |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 45.12435° N, 18.29506° E |
| Queue towards Bosnia and Herzegovina now | 25 min |
| Queue towards Croatia now | 20 min |
About Svilaj
Corridor Vc (E73) crosses the Croatia–Bosnia border at Svilaj: Croatia's A5 crosses the Sava by bridge here and continues as Bosnia's A1 motorway towards Doboj, Zenica and Sarajevo. It is the most direct route from Hungary and Slavonia into central Bosnia, and on to Mostar and the south – Polish drivers heading to Herzegovina via Osijek are among its users. The crossing handles cars in both directions.
In terms of waiting time, Svilaj is unbeatable in the 60-day data. Leaving Croatia for Bosnia typically takes about half an hour, and entering Croatia even less – around 20–25 minutes. On the way out, Friday and Saturday are the worst, with peaks on Friday between 18:00 and 19:00 and on Saturday around 10:00, while Sunday and night-time are the best. In the other direction the differences are minimal; it is longest on Sunday around 12:00–13:00 and shortest from Tuesday to Thursday.
Among the ten published Croatia–Bosnia crossings Svilaj ranks first, so when travelling to Sarajevo, Mostar or further south it pays to add a few kilometres and cross here. If you can choose the time, plan to leave Croatia at night or on a Sunday rather than on a Friday evening. The neighbouring crossings, Slavonski Šamac – Šamac and Slavonski Brod – Brod, typically take from just over an hour to nearly two hours – several times longer.
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When is the queue at Svilaj shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (2377 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Bosnia and Herzegovina · Cars
| Calmest day | Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Tuesday, 19:00–21:00 (~20 min) |
| Time to avoid | Friday, 19:00–21:00 (~30 min) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 24 min |
| Thursday | 25 min |
| Friday | 25 min |
| Saturday | 24 min |
| Sunday | 24 min |
What the last 60 days of data show: Svilaj
At Svilaj the day of the week changes little – around 24 min 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 30 min – plan some spare time.
Directions Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia are about equally busy – around 24 min on average.
Among the crossings on this stretch it ranks 1 from the fastest out of 9 (Croatia–Bosnia and Herzegovina border, Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
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What it costs to drive to Svilaj
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Svilaj from the 5 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osijek | 72,2 km | 41 min | 40 PLN | no charge | 40 PLN | easy |
| Tuzla | 103 km | 2h 0min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Banja Luka | 153 km | 1h 45min | — | 82 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Sarajevo capital | 217 km | 3h 1min | — | 15 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | moderate |
| Zagreb capital | 220 km | 1h 54min | 121 PLN | 82 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 203 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.
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
Slavonski Šamac – Šamac
Slavonski Brod – Brod
Bosanski Brod – Slavonski Brod
Orašje – Županja
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about border queues
When is the queue at Svilaj shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Tuesday and the busiest Monday. The queue is usually shortest on Tuesday, 19:00–21:00 and longest on Friday, 19:00–21:00.