Tovarnik – Šid border queue today
As of 11:48 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Tovarnik – Šid” border crossing is 1:17 towards Serbia and 1:17 towards Croatia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00.
Typically at this time (Thursday, → Serbia): 1:35 — median of the last 60 days.
Sources: traveller reports · nakordoni.eu · How we calculate waiting time
- Cars
- 1:17
- Buses
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- On foot
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- Cars
- 1:17
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- On foot
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Data updated
Key facts: Tovarnik – Šid
| Name on the Croatia side | Tovarnik |
|---|---|
| Name on the Serbia side | Šid |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 45.14302° N, 19.17815° E |
| Queue towards Serbia now | 1:17 |
| Queue towards Croatia now | 1:17 |
About Tovarnik – Šid
Not far from the motorway crossing at Bajakovo, in western Syrmia, lies the road crossing of Tovarnik – Šid. On the Croatian side the nearest larger towns are Vinkovci and Vukovar; on the Serbian side it is Šid, from where the road continues towards Belgrade. Lanes serve cars and trucks up to 7.5 t, so traffic is mixed, and the crossing works as a local alternative to the E70 motorway.
In the 60-day measurements Tovarnik ranks third of four. The slower direction is Croatia to Serbia: usually about two and a half hours, shortest on Tuesday and longest on Saturday, with night being the best time of day. Heading into Croatia typically takes close to two hours, but the day-to-day differences are marked: on Tuesday it is about an hour and a half, on Friday and Saturday over two hours. The worst time is weekend lunchtime, with peaks on Saturday and Sunday around 12:00–13:00.
If you are returning to Croatia, aim for the start of the week or for the night and avoid weekend middays. When leaving for Serbia the time of day changes little, so it is mostly about which day you pick. The comparison with the neighbours is clear-cut: Tovarnik is much quicker than Bajakovo – Batrovci, but Erdut and Ilok – Bačka Palanka on the Danube typically offer around an hour and a half each way, which is a clear saving when leaving Croatia.
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When is the queue at Tovarnik – Šid shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (3940 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Serbia · Cars
| Calmest day | Friday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Wednesday |
| Best time to set off | Monday, 05:00–07:00 (~1:26) |
| Time to avoid | Monday, 12:00–14:00 (~2:34) |
Typical queue by day of week
| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:53 |
| Tuesday | 2 h |
| Wednesday | 2:01 |
| Thursday | 1:55 |
| Friday | 1:48 |
| Saturday | 1:57 |
| Sunday | 1:57 |
What the last 60 days of data show: Tovarnik – Šid
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Tovarnik – Šid: typically around 1:55.
The longest waits come in the afternoon (12:00–18:00) (2:04 on average), the shortest at night (0:00–6:00) (1:51).
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 2:41 at the worst typical moment.
The wait is longer towards Serbia – typically 1:55; towards Croatia around 1:21.
Among the crossings on this stretch it ranks 3 from the fastest out of 4 (Croatia–Serbia border, Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
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What it costs to drive to Tovarnik – Šid
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Tovarnik – Šid from the 5 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Sad | 73,5 km | 2h 8min | — | no charge | — | moderate |
| Osijek | 73,8 km | 1h 7min | 41 PLN | no charge | 41 PLN | easy |
| Belgrade capital | 121 km | 1h 12min | — | 20 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Subotica | 156 km | 2h 45min | — | 28 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Zagreb capital | 304 km | 2h 54min | 168 PLN | 102 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 270 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
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FAQ
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When is the queue at Tovarnik – Šid shortest?
Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Friday and the busiest Wednesday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 05:00–07:00 and longest on Monday, 12:00–14:00.
Is there a webcam at Tovarnik – Šid?
Live cameras, load charts and the forecast for Tovarnik – Šid are available on that crossing's page on nakordoni.eu — the link is in the Webcams section above.