- Who can cross
- Cars, trucks and a pedestrian crossing. Since 20.09.2026 buses leaving Ukraine are not accepted (repairs on the Polish side).
- Schedule
- International, 24/7
Queues now
- Cars in front of the crossingno queue
- Car processing≈ 68 vehicles/h
- Trucks in front of the crossing1101 vehicles
- Cars0:00 h
- Buses0:00 h
- Trucks (over 7.5 t)11:00 h
Nearby crossings now
| Crossing | Distance | Cars in front of the crossing | Entry from Poland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice | ≈ 15 km | 0 vehicles | 0:00 h |
| Krakovets – Korczowa | ≈ 21 km | 10 vehicles | 1:00 h |
| Smilnytsia – Krościenko | ≈ 40 km | 0 vehicles | 0:00 h |
Distance is in a straight line. A simple rule: if the neighbouring crossing has half as many cars and the drive there takes less than an hour, it is worth going; if the difference is small, stay, as you will not make up the time spent driving there.
How long you actually waited
Official services show the cars in front of the crossing, not how long it took you to get through. Only drivers have this figure — share yours so that the next ones know what to expect.
Złoty exchange rate
- Monobank, card11,75 UAH
- National Bank of Ukraine, official11,53 UAHas of 09.11.2026
- National Bank of Poland11,53 UAHas of 06.11.2026
How many hryvnias for 1 złoty. Exchange offices near the border usually give a worse rate, so exchange in advance or pay by card.
Shehyni – Medyka is a border crossing point in Yavoriv Raion on the Lviv – Przemyśl highway. Its main feature is the only pedestrian crossing on the Ukrainian-Polish border, and it operates 24/7. This is the closest route to Przemyśl: 13 km to the railway station.
Who is permitted to cross
- Pedestrians — 24/7, in a separate pavilion right at the border. During peak times, the queue ranges from half an hour to an hour and a half.
- Passenger cars.
- Trucks.
- Buses: starting 15 June 2026, the bus lane on the Polish side is undergoing repairs (estimated until November 2027), and from 20 September 2026, buses departing Ukraine are not allowed through here. They are being redirected to Krakovets, Smilnytsia and Nyzhankovychi. Buses from Poland to Ukraine operate as usual.
How to get there from Lviv
By car — about 80 km (an hour and a half). Without a car — by the Lviv – Mostyska commuter train (about two hours), then by local transport or taxi to Shehyni. From Lutsk to the crossing point it is about 240 km, and from Rivne about 290 km.
Where to go next in Poland
- Przemyśl — 13 km, from where there are trains to Rzeszów, Kraków and Warsaw (the schedule is on the Mostyska – Przemyśl train page).
- Rzeszów Airport — about 100 km.
Amenities
There is a Duty Free shop and a free modular restroom facility (toilets, shower, mother and child room).
Medyka Polish Border Guard post — +48 16 676 55 00.
Documents, customs limits, road rules in Poland, and emergency contacts can be found on the Border Crossing Points page. State Border Guard Service hotline — 1598, from abroad +38 044 527-63-63.
Near the crossing
Ukrainian side
Food: Faina Kava Kaviarnia (0,2 km); Equator Bistro/Cafe (0,2 km)
Fuel stations: BRSM-Nafta (1,3 km, 24/7)
EV charging: GO TO-U Charging Station (0,2 km); Hotelno-restorannyi kompleks "Svitlytsia" (0,5 km)
Shops: Favoryt (0,2 km); Alkohol-Tiutiun (0,4 km); Shop & Go (2,4 km)
Accommodation: Hotelno-restorannyi kompleks "Svitlytsia" (0,6 km); Hotel-Restoran Khanter (1,3 km)
Currency exchange: unnamed (0,3 km)
Toilets: unnamed (0,1 km); unnamed (0,2 km); unnamed (0,4 km)
Polish side
Pharmacies: Apteka (1,7 km)
ATMs and banks: Bank Spółdzielczy w Żurawicy (1,5 km)
Food: Bistro Talerz&Kufel (0,7 km)
Shops: Cupermarket Bedronka (0,7 km); Zhabka (0,8 km); Cupermarket (1,3 km); Delikatesy Centrum (1,5 km)
Toilets: unnamed (0,3 km)
Straight-line distance from the border crossing. OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors), updated weekly.
Video
What to do before the queue
- Fill up in advance. The last kilometres are stop-and-go with the engine running, and fuel goes faster than you think.
- Water and snacks for everyone, with extra for children: you cannot leave the queue and get your place back.
- Some złoty in cash for the first fuel stop or toll section: card terminals do not always work.
- Power bank. Navigation and the queue app drain your phone quickly, and you need it at the checkpoint.
- Keep documents at hand, not in the boot: passport, driving licence, vehicle registration, Green Card, medical insurance; for someone else's car, a power of attorney.
Frequently asked questions
Who can cross at Shehyni – Medyka?
Cars, trucks and a pedestrian crossing. Since 20.09.2026 buses leaving Ukraine are not accepted (repairs on the Polish side).
Where to go if the queue at Shehyni – Medyka is long?
The nearest road crossings: Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice (about 15 km in a straight line); Krakovets – Korczowa (about 21 km in a straight line). Compare the queues on their pages: if there are half as many cars and the drive takes less than an hour, it is worth going.
What documents do I need to drive to Poland?
A passport, driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, a Green Card for the car (without it you will not be let onto the Polish side) and medical insurance for entering the Schengen area. If the car is not yours, a power of attorney from the owner.
Why do queue figures differ between sources?
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine counts vehicles in front of the crossing on the Ukrainian side, the Polish Border Guard gives the approximate waiting time for entry to Ukraine on the Polish side, and the eCherha queue system only sees registered vehicles. These are different measures, so we show them separately, each with its update time.
Where the figures come from
Ukrainian side: the State Border Guard Service map, showing how many vehicles are waiting in front of the crossing and how fast they are processed. Polish side: Straż Graniczna, the approximate waiting time for entry to Ukraine, updated up to 8 times a day. These are different measures, so we do not add them up, and next to every figure we show when it was updated. «Usually» and the tables come from our own measurements over the last 8 weeks, and «how long you waited» comes from drivers' reports on this page.
