Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka border queue today
As of 11:48 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka” border crossing is 45 min towards Bulgaria and 35 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Wednesday, 04:00–06:00.
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
- —
- On foot
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- Cars
- 35 min
- Buses
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- On foot
- —
Data updated
Key facts: Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka
| Name on the Serbia side | Vrška Čuka |
|---|---|
| Name on the Bulgaria side | Vrashka Chuka |
| Crossing type | Road, international |
| Open for | Cars |
| Opening hours | 24/7 |
| Coordinates | 43.84815° N, 22.38265° E |
| Queue towards Bulgaria now | 45 min |
| Queue towards Serbia now | 35 min |
About Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka
The Vrška Čuka crossing (Vrashka Chuka on the Bulgarian side) lies in eastern Serbia near Zaječar and leads towards north-western Bulgaria. That is a very different direction from the main E80 corridor via Niš and Kalotina, so it mainly suits drivers whose route runs towards Vidin and the Danube valley, or who are looking for a way around the queues further south. Cars are processed in both directions.
Of the 60 days of measurements, most data concerns the direction from Bulgaria into Serbia. The result here is remarkably even: about half an hour on average whatever the day of the week, and the gap between night and morning is only a few minutes. If there is a peak at all, it is a small one on Saturday mornings. Heading into Bulgaria the typical wait is also around half an hour, but the series for that direction is too short to name better or worse days.
The comparison with Gradina – Kalotina speaks for itself: there, entering Bulgaria averages about 1 h 45 min (around 3.5 hours on Saturdays) and returning to Serbia around 2.5 hours. Bear in mind, though, that for anyone bound for Sofia and the south, the route via Zaječar is considerably longer. Time of day makes little difference here. For entry into Bulgaria, nearby Vrška Čuka is similarly quick, at about 25 minutes.
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When is the queue at Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka shortest?
Based on observed data
A typical week: medians over 60 days (2240 measurements), not a forecast for today.
Statistics for direction: → Bulgaria · Cars
| Calmest day | Monday |
|---|---|
| Busiest day | Monday |
| Best time to set off | Wednesday, 04:00–06:00 (~43 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: Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka
Weekdays and weekends look alike at Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka: typically around 45 min.
It is rarely empty: only 0% of hours without a queue, around 45 min at the worst typical moment.
Traffic towards Bulgaria is busier (45 min on average) than towards Serbia (25 min).
It is the slowest of the 4 crossings on this stretch: Serbia–Bulgaria border (Cars).
Measured over the last 60 days.
Border webcams: Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka
Checkpoint cameras — live
Parking and rest areas near Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka
Places to stop within 50 km of the crossing — 28 in our database.
Closest places to stop
- 1Паркинг Србија ТИСCar park · paid10,4 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2KraljevicaCar park · paid · 50 spaces10,6 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3Kasarna „Nikola Pašić”Car park11,5 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 4Car parkfree · 36 spaces31,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 5Car parkfree · 20 spaces31,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
With a toilet
- 1TIR Parking ГТ Воден транспорт /бивше Фанти Г/ на път I-1Car park · toilet · lit37,7 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 2TIR Parking СъниMotorway services · toilet · lit · paid41,2 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
- 3TIR Parking Дилижанс ДЖИ ЕЛMotorway services · toilet · lit44,8 kmGoogle MapsApple Maps
Sources: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
What it costs to drive to Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka
Fuel, time and charges for the drive to Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka from the 5 nearest cities. Distance and time follow the real road, not a straight line.
| City | Distance | Driving time | Fuel | Charges | Total | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niš | 115 km | 1h 56min | — | 54 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | hard |
| Sofia capital | 205 km | 3h 17min | 102 PLN | 37 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 140 PLN | easy |
| Belgrade capital | 255 km | 2h 57min | — | 31 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Novi Sad | 348 km | 3h 43min | — | 31 PLN incl. barrier tolls | — | easy |
| Plovdiv | 349 km | 4h 25min | 175 PLN | 37 PLN incl. barrier tolls | 213 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: 🇧🇬 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 Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka 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 Wednesday, 04:00–06:00 and longest on Sunday, 22:00–00:00.