# Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka border queue today

> Data updated 12:36, November 5, 2026 (Europe/Warsaw) (21 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 12:57 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka” border crossing is 45 min towards Bulgaria and 25 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Wednesday, 04:00–06:00.

| | → Bulgaria | → Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | 45 min | 25 min |
| Buses | — | — |
| On foot | — | — |

Coordinates: 43.84815, 22.38265

## 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.

## Key facts

- Name on the Serbia side: Vrška Čuka
- Name on the Bulgaria side: Vrashka Chuka
- Open for: Cars
- Opening hours: 24/7

## When is the queue at Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka shortest?

A typical week: medians over 60 days (2240 measurements), not a forecast for today.

- Calmest day: Monday
- Busiest day: Monday
- Best time to set off: Wednesday, 04:00–06:00
- Time to avoid: Sunday, 22:00–00:00

| Day | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Monday | 45 min |
| Tuesday | 45 min |
| Wednesday | 45 min |
| Thursday | 45 min |
| Friday | 45 min |
| Saturday | 45 min |
| Sunday | 45 min |

## FAQ

### What is the current queue at Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka?

As of 12:57 (Warsaw time) on November 5, 2026, the queue at the “Vrška Čuka – Vrashka Chuka” border crossing is 45 min towards Bulgaria and 25 min towards Serbia. Based on the last 60 days, the queue here is usually shortest on Wednesday, 04:00–06:00.

### 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.