How long does it take to cross the Upper Lars border checkpoint by car into Georgia?

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TL;DR

Wait times vary greatly by time and day: crossing at night (around 10:30 PM) can take under an hour for both checkpoints, while daytime averages 5–6 hours and peak times can exceed 17 hours.

What the community said

Wait times depend entirely on the day of the week and time of day. Crossing at night around 10:30 PM, both checkpoints (Russian and Georgian sides) can be cleared in under an hour.

Upper Lars — under 1 hour at night (~10:30 PM)

In the early morning hours (around 6 AM), crossing times can vary significantly — check current conditions before departing.

On average, crossing the border by car takes around 5–6 hours. During peak periods, wait times can exceed 17 hours.

Average: 5–6 hours; peak: 17+ hours