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Shumilkino — Luhamaa checkpoint: what you need to know

Shumilkino is the Russian checkpoint on the Riga — Pskov road, opposite Estonia's Luhamaa. It is the southernmost of the three crossings between Russia and Estonia: from here the road leads to Võru and Tartu, and on to Tallinn, Narva or Latvia. Below — when the crossing is open, who uses it, how the queue works and the customs post's contacts.

Hours and contacts checked on

7:00–19:00
the crossing is open in the daytime; it cannot be crossed at night
Luhamaa
the Estonian side of the crossing, Lütä village, Võru county
E77
the Riga — Pskov road, km 59 of the A-212
GoSwift
booking for leaving Estonia by car

Where it is and when it is open

The checkpoint is in the Pskov region, at km 59 of the A-212 — the Riga — Pskov road, European route E77. On the Russian side the nearest village is Shumilkino; on the Estonian side it is Lütä in Setomaa parish, Võru county, where the Luhamaa checkpoint stands. Pskov is about 55 km away, Võru about 30.

The crossing does not work around the clock

The Russian side formally works without a break, but Estonia's Luhamaa has been open only from 7:00 to 19:00 Estonian time since 24 February 2026, and since the end of August this schedule has been indefinite. You cannot cross here at night. In winter, from the last Sunday of October, that is 8:00–20:00 Moscow time.

Who crosses and what control there is

Shumilkino is a multilateral road checkpoint: citizens of any country and vehicles of any registration may use it. Border, customs and other kinds of control of people and goods are carried out here.

  • Pedestrians — the crossing can be made on foot, without a car.
  • Cars — including those with Estonian, Latvian and other foreign plates.
  • Freight transport — with a separate bay for in-depth inspection and weighing stations.

How the site is laid out

  • passport and customs control zones;
  • areas for checking private cars and coaches;
  • an in-depth inspection bay for lorries and weighing stations.

Customs post: contacts and visiting hours

Name
Shumilkino road checkpoint customs post
Post code
10209060
Parent customs office
Pskov Customs (North-Western Customs Administration)
Public visiting hours
Mon, Wed, Fri — 14:00–16:00
Address
181512, Pskov region, Pechorsky district, Lavrovskaya volost, Shumilkino checkpoint territory

The post's official page is in the Pskov Customs section of sztu.customs.gov.ru. Call before a personal visit: visiting hours may change.

Practical points

Useful to know in advance

  • The queue for leaving Estonia is booked. If you drive from Estonia to Russia, the crossing time at Luhamaa is booked in advance in the GoSwift system at eestipiir.ee. In the other direction, from Russia to Estonia, and for pedestrians no booking is needed. The rules change — check them before the trip.
  • Peak times. At weekends, on holidays and in the holiday season the queues are longer, and GoSwift slots for those days are taken early. For the current situation, look at travellers' chats and forums.
  • After closing — nowhere to go. There is almost nothing near the crossing on either side, and no scheduled transport at Luhamaa either. If you miss 19:00, you will have to spend the night in Pskov or Pechory, or in Võru on the Estonian side — so plan the journey with time to spare.

Transfers to and from the crossing

Our car does not cross the border: we drive you to the crossing, you go through control yourself, and a second car meets you on the other side. On the Estonian side — Luhamaa — Tallinn for €160 and Luhamaa — Narva for €200. On the Russian side — Shumilkino — Pskov for ₽3,000, to Petersburg for ₽17,000 and from Ivangorod, bypassing Narva, for ₽25,000. The price is for the whole car.

FAQ

Is Shumilkino open 24 hours?

No. The Russian side is formally open around the clock, but Estonia's Luhamaa is open from 7:00 to 19:00 Estonian time, so the border can only be crossed in the daytime. The schedule has been indefinite since the end of August 2026.

Can I cross Shumilkino — Luhamaa on foot?

Yes. Pedestrians are let through on a par with cars. Just bear in mind that there is no scheduled transport at the crossing on either side: it is best to book a car to and from the border in advance.

Do I need to book the queue in GoSwift at Luhamaa?

Only if you leave Estonia for Russia by car: the time is booked in advance at eestipiir.ee. Entering Estonia from Russia and crossing on foot need no booking.

How do I call the Shumilkino customs post?

The Shumilkino checkpoint customs post's phone is +7 (81148) 983-69, post code 10209060. Public visiting hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 14:00 to 16:00; it is best to call before a visit.

Sources

Crossing hours and queue-booking rules change. Before the trip, check the hours on the website of the Estonian Police and Border Guard and in GoSwift, and ask the customs post by phone about what you can bring.

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