- Who can cross
- Cars, buses, trucks up to 7.5 t. No pedestrian crossing.
- Schedule
- International, 24/7
Queues now
- Cars in front of the crossingno queue
- Car processing≈ 21 vehicles/h
- Trucks in front of the crossing37 vehicles
- Cars0:00 h
- Buses0:00 h
- Trucks (up to 7.5 t)0:00 h
Nearby crossings now
| Crossing | Distance | Cars in front of the crossing | Entry from Poland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice | ≈ 25 km | 0 vehicles | 0:00 h |
| Shehyni – Medyka | ≈ 40 km | 0 vehicles | 0:00 h |
| Krakovets – Korczowa | ≈ 60 km | 10 vehicles | 1:00 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.
Smilnytsia – Krościenko is a road border crossing in Sambir Raion, near Khyriv, on the way to the Polish Bieszczady. It operates 24/7 since 2003, with both countries carrying out checks on the Polish side.
Who is permitted
- Cars.
- Buses. Since 2026, regular routes that used to travel via Shehyni have been relocated here.
- Trucks up to 7.5 tonnes — according to the Polish Border Guard data (the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine states "up to 9.5 tonnes").
- Pedestrians cannot cross the border here.
How to get there
From Lviv — about 120 km (over two hours) via Sambir and Staryi Sambir. From Lutsk — about 285 km, from Rivne — about 330 km.
Where to go next in Poland
- Ustrzyki Dolne — 12 km, from there buses to Kraków, Katowice, Warsaw. The Bieszczady begin here.
- Sanok — about 50 km, Rzeszów Airport — about 140 km.
Facilities
On the Polish side of the checkpoint, there is a currency exchange. There is no Duty Free shop.
Polish Border Guard post in Krościenko — +48 13 465 83 00.
Documents, customs limits, road rules in Poland, and emergency contacts can be found on the "Border crossings" page. State Border Guard Service hotline — 1598, from abroad +38 044 527-63-63.
Near the crossing
Ukrainian side
Fuel stations: OKKO (1,5 km, 24/7); Amic (1,7 km)
Shops: Mahazyn (1,0 km); Mahazyn (1,3 km); Mahazyn (1,4 km); Mahazyn (1,4 km); Mahazyn (1,4 km); Mahazyn (1,4 km)
Polish side
Food: unnamed (0,5 km)
Currency exchange: unnamed (0,4 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 Smilnytsia – Krościenko?
Cars, buses, trucks up to 7.5 t. No pedestrian crossing.
Where to go if the queue at Smilnytsia – Krościenko is long?
The nearest road crossings: Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice (about 25 km in a straight line); Shehyni – Medyka (about 40 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.
