South Ossetia — Russia border
Border crossings South Ossetia — Russia for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.
Between South Ossetia — Russia there are 2 border crossings, 1 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.
- Updated 26 October 2026
- 2 crossings
Which way you are going
Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.
Russia → South Ossetia
The border usually takes ≈ 1–3 h — CAMPLY estimate.
🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026
Border crossings
Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.
MAPP Nizhniy Zaramag
🇷🇺 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 1–3 h — CAMPLY estimate.
Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–3 h — CAMPLY estimate.
South Ossetia — Russia border: FAQ
Which border crossings are there between South Ossetia — Russia?
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Other borders
Border crossings — OpenStreetMap, Rosgranstroy (Russia). “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.