- Who can cross
- Trucks over 7.5 t and scheduled buses. No cars or pedestrians (since 27.06.2022).
- Schedule
- International, 24/7
Queues now
- CarsCars are temporarily not being processed
- Trucks in front of the crossing3168 vehicles
- Buses0:00 h
- Trucks (over 7.5 t)36:00 h
Nearby crossings now
| Crossing | Distance | Cars in front of the crossing | Entry from Poland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ustyluh – Zosin | ≈ 44 km | 40 vehicles | 0:00 h |
| Uhryniv – Dołhobyczów | ≈ 71 km | 10 vehicles | 0:00 h |
| Rava-Ruska – Hrebenne | ≈ 103 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, card11,76 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.
When the queue is shortest
The shortest wait for trucks on the Polish side (entry to Ukraine) is usually at 12:00–15:00, the quietest day is Wednesday.
Average over the last 4 days according to the Polish Border Guard, Kyiv time. Air raid alerts and holidays can change everything.
Yahodyn – Dorohusk is the largest automobile border checkpoint in Volyn, in Liubomml Raion, on the highway from Kovel to Chełm in Poland. It operates round-the-clock. Passenger cars have not been allowed through here since 27 June 2022 — please travel via Ustyluh – Zosin.
Who is permitted to cross
- Trucks over 7.5 t — by booking in the e-Queue only.
- Scheduled buses — also via the e-Queue.
- Passenger cars, minibuses and pedestrians — not permitted. The Polish Border Guard advises drivers of vehicles up to 7.5 t to travel via Zosin, Dołhobyczów or Hrebenne.
In the spring of 2026, the Volyn Regional State Administration promised to open Yahodyn to passenger cars, but did not name any dates. When this happens, we will update the page.
Truck queue
Thousands of trucks are lined up in front of the checkpoint — on 4 November 2026, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine recorded 3,404. On the Polish side, waiting time for trucks on the same day was about 13 hours. Current figures are in the block above. Processing is suspended during air raid alerts.
If travelling by bus
International buses from Lutsk, Kovel, Kyiv and other cities cross the border here or in Ustyluh. There can be several dozen buses in the queue — on 20 October 2026, due to alerts, there were 16 standing. The documents and limits are the same as for other checkpoints — see the Border checkpoints page.
How to get there
The village of Yahodyn is 6 km from the checkpoint, Liubomml is about 16 km, Kovel is about 60 km, and Lutsk is about 120 km. Volyn bus stations are in the Bus schedules section.
Where to next in Poland
- Dorohusk — about 3 km: railway station, Stokrotka store, ATM, kebab shop.
- Chełm — about 25 km: railway station, trains to Lublin and Warsaw.
- Lublin — about 90 km, Lublin Airport (LUZ) — about 80 km, Warsaw Chopin — about 225 km (as the crow flies).
Where to eat, refuel and withdraw cash
On the Ukrainian side near the checkpoint, there is a round-the-clock Ukrgazbank branch, Duty Free, Komora store (round-the-clock) and Dobrobut supermarket, further towards Starovoiтове — Maksym. Fuel stations: UPG (round-the-clock, two), Petrol-Harant, OKKO, several Ukrnafta and WOG stations.
On the Polish side — in Dorohusk: ATM, bank branch (Mon–Fri), Stokrotka, Kebab House; in the village of Okopy — Biedronka. There are no hotels or currency exchange offices near the checkpoint on either side; the nearest accommodation is Zajazd u Marka, about 6 km away.
Toilets
A toilet is marked on the map about a kilometre from the checkpoint. There is no official information about sanitary facilities for drivers in the queue — please take water and food with you, as the queue can last a full day.
Telephones: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine hotline — 1598, from abroad +38 044 527-63-63; Polish border post in Dorohusk — +48 82 566 62 00.
Where to go in Poland
Near the crossing
Ukrainian side
ATMs and banks: Ukrhazbank (0,0 km, 24/7)
Fuel stations: UPG (0,4 km, 24/7); Petrol-Harant (0,9 km, 24/7); UPG (1,0 km, 24/7); Ukrnafta (1,4 km, 24/7); OKKO (1,5 km, 24/7); Ukrnafta (1,7 km, 24/7)
Shops: Komora (0,8 km, 24/7); Dobrobut (0,9 km); Maksym (2,2 km)
Polish side
Pharmacies: Zielona (2,4 km)
ATMs and banks: Bank Spółdzielczy w Leśniowicach Oddział w Dorohusku (2,4 km)
Food: Kebab House (2,6 km)
Shops: Stokrotka (2,4 km); Biedronka (2,9 km)
Toilets: unnamed (1,0 km)
Straight-line distance from the border crossing. OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors), updated weekly.
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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
When is the best time to cross at Yahodyn – Dorohusk?
According to our measurements, the queue of trucks is shortest at 12:00–15:00 (Kyiv time), and the quietest day is Wednesday. Check the current figures at the top of the page before you set off: holidays, air raid alerts and repairs can change everything.
Who can cross at Yahodyn – Dorohusk?
Trucks over 7.5 t and scheduled buses. No cars or pedestrians (since 27.06.2022).
Where to go if the queue at Yahodyn – Dorohusk is long?
The nearest road crossings: Ustyluh – Zosin (about 44 km in a straight line); Uhryniv – Dołhobyczów (about 71 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.
