# Ilok – Bačka Palanka border queue today

> Data updated 22:11, November 5, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (7 min ago)
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As of 22:17 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Ilok – Bačka Palanka” border crossing is 1:35 towards Serbia and 1:35 towards Croatia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 04:00–06:00.

| | → Serbia | → Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 1:35 | 1:35 |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 45.22486, 19.39718

## About Ilok – Bačka Palanka

Ilok sits at the very eastern tip of Croatia, and its Danube bridge links it with Bačka Palanka in Serbia's Vojvodina, about 40 km from Novi Sad. For a driver continuing through Serbia after a holiday on the Adriatic, or heading for Novi Sad without using the main motorway, it is a quieter side door that is usually predictable. The crossing handles cars only.

The last 60 days of data put Ilok second of the four published crossings on this border, just behind Erdut. Typical waits are around an hour and a half in both directions, with little variation. Leaving Croatia, the longest waits come on Sunday evening, with peaks between 18:00 and 20:00, while Tuesday and night-time are the shortest. Heading into Croatia, Saturday morning is the worst, peaking around 11:00–12:00, whereas Tuesday, Wednesday and the night and evening hours bring the shortest queues.

When planning the drive into Serbia, avoid leaving it for Sunday evening; for the trip into Croatia, avoid Saturday morning. If Ilok happens to be busy, Erdut to the north gives very similar times when leaving Croatia, although the return leg there is usually a little longer. According to the data, Tovarnik – Šid and the motorway crossing at Bajakovo – Batrovci are the worse choice, particularly at weekends.

## Key facts

- Name on the Croatia side: Ilok
- Name on the Serbia side: Bačka Palanka
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Ilok – Bačka Palanka shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (3857 measurements), not a forecast for today.

- Calmest day: Monday
- Busiest day: Wednesday
- Best time to set off: Monday, 04:00–06:00
- Time to avoid: Sunday, 21:00–23:00

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1:25 |
| Tuesday | 1:29 |
| Wednesday | 1:34 |
| Thursday | 1:29 |
| Friday | 1:33 |
| Saturday | 1:32 |
| Sunday | 1:34 |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Ilok – Bačka Palanka?

As of 22:17 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Ilok – Bačka Palanka” border crossing is 1:35 towards Serbia and 1:35 towards Croatia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Monday, 04:00–06:00.

### When is the queue at Ilok – Bačka Palanka shortest?

Over the last 60 days the calmest day at this crossing has been Monday and the busiest Wednesday. The queue is usually shortest on Monday, 04:00–06:00 and longest on Sunday, 21:00–23:00.