# Gradina – Kalotina border queue today

> Data updated 13:34, November 5, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (39 min ago)
> Sources: [DPSU](https://dpsu.gov.ua) · [eCherha](https://echerha.gov.ua) · [granica.gov.pl](https://granica.gov.pl) · [traveller reports](https://kolejkanagranicy.pl/en/o-serwisie#zrodla) · [nakordoni.eu](https://nakordoni.eu/en)
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As of 14:13 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Gradina – Kalotina” border crossing is 25 min towards Bulgaria and 55 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00.

| | → Bulgaria | → Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 25 min | 55 min |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 42.99932, 22.82942

## About Gradina – Kalotina

Kalotina is the main gateway from Serbia into Bulgaria on the E80. The last town on the Serbian side is Dimitrovgrad, and on the Bulgarian side the road leads to Sofia, a few dozen kilometres away. Gradina – Kalotina is the crossing for Poles who reach Bulgaria, its coast or Turkey by driving through Serbia and Niš. Cars are processed in both directions.

Leaving Serbia for Bulgaria takes about 1 h 45 min on average, but the spread between days is wide. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays it is usually under an hour, on Sundays about 2.5 hours and on Saturdays around 3.5, with peaks on Saturday between 11 am and 3 pm. At night and in the evening the wait is roughly an hour, in the afternoon about 2.5. The Bulgaria-to-Serbia direction is longer on average, around 2.5 hours: shortest on Mondays and Sundays (about two hours), longest on Fridays (over three), with peaks on Friday and Saturday mornings. Night brings it to about an hour and a half here, afternoons to more than three.

Heading south, try to reach Kalotina midweek or after dark, and avoid Saturday at all costs. On the way back, a night crossing or a Monday pays off, while Friday is the worst choice. The alternatives are the crossings near Zaječar – Vrška Čuka (about 25 minutes into Bulgaria) and Rgotina (about half an hour both ways) – but they lie far north of the E80 and make sense mainly if you are heading for north-western Bulgaria or Kalotina is facing a queue of several hours.

## Key facts

- Name on the Serbia side: Gradina
- Name on the Bulgaria side: Kalotina
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Gradina – Kalotina shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (2467 measurements), not a forecast for today.

- Calmest day: Friday
- Busiest day: Monday
- Best time to set off: Monday, 00:00–02:00
- Time to avoid: Sunday, 14:00–16:00

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 30 min |
| Thursday | 28 min |
| Friday | 26 min |
| Saturday | 28 min |
| Sunday | 29 min |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Gradina – Kalotina?

As of 14:13 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Gradina – Kalotina” border crossing is 25 min towards Bulgaria and 55 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 00:00–02:00.

### When is the queue at Gradina – Kalotina 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 Monday, 00:00–02:00 and longest on Sunday, 14:00–16:00.

### Is there a webcam at Gradina – Kalotina?

Live cameras, load charts and the forecast for Gradina – Kalotina are available on that crossing's page on nakordoni.eu — the link is in the Webcams section above.