Border Hell? Bajmok-Bačaljmaš Now Open 24 Hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays!
Ever been stuck at a border and thought, “When will this nightmare end?” Well, here’s some good news for all travelers crossing the Bajmok-Bačaljmaš border! From July 4th to September 8th, this crossing is open 24 hours a day—but only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Previously, it closed at 7 PM on those days, leaving many stranded or forced to change plans.
Who made this happen?
The Serbian Ministry of Interior, specifically the Border Police Directorate, teamed up with Hungarian border authorities to extend the hours. Not just Bajmok-Bačaljmaš—Bački Vinogradi-Ásotthalom crossing also got a similar upgrade, now open until 10 PM on those same days.
Why does this matter?
Imagine the flood of people crossing these borders every weekend! The old 7 PM closing time was clearly not enough, especially during summer when folks move between Serbia, Hungary, and beyond. Now, with longer hours, travelers can plan without fearing they’ll get stuck because the border is closed.
But wait, other borders are still a mess
While Bajmok-Bačaljmaš gets a thumbs-up for longer hours, other crossings are still a nightmare. At Preševo, passenger cars wait up to 30 minutes entering Serbia, but trucks face up to 6 hours at Batrovci on exit. Other crossings like Kelebija, Šid, and Sremska Rača see truck delays of 2-3 hours.
What does this mean for drivers and travelers?
If you’re a truck driver or planning a trip through these crossings, brace yourself for serious headaches. Long lines, endless waiting, and frayed nerves can ruin any vacation or business trip. On the bright side, longer hours at Bajmok and Bački Vinogradi are a small but meaningful step to ease congestion and speed up border crossing.
Is this the end of the problems?
Of course not. Borders remain bottlenecks, and waiting times persist. But at least we see that things can improve when countries cooperate and want to make a change.
The bottom line
Next time you plan to cross at Bajmok or Bački Vinogradi, know you can count on extended weekend hours. But if you’re heading through Preševo or Batrovci, prepare for waiting and frustration. Borders are still places where patience is a virtue and drivers are heroes.
So, honestly, who’s been stuck at these borders? Share your stories—let’s laugh or cry together over Balkan border madness! Maybe your tale will spark the next change.
This isn’t just news—it’s a call to action—or at least a good border joke!
