{"id":20948,"date":"2024-07-04T18:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T16:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moldova.travel\/?page_id=20948"},"modified":"2024-07-04T18:52:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T16:52:30","slug":"transportation-around-moldova","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/moldova.travel\/en\/plan-your-trip\/transportation-around-moldova\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around Moldova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moldova offers several transportation options to get around the country so you can easily explore the regions, top places to visit<\/a> and Chisinau city<\/a>. Whether you prefer to travel by public transport, drive yourself or hire a driver, here is all the information you need to organize transportation to easily get around Moldova. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation Around Moldova <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to get to and around Moldova as there are many options for public transportation, as well as the possibility to rent a car to self-drive across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM CHISINAU AIRPORT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It takes about 25 minutes by taxi to go the 13 kilometers from Chisinau International Airport<\/a> to the center of Chisinau. The cost is about 80 lei, or $5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also take the 165 bus or trolleybus number 30 for 6 lei (0.30 Euros).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRANSPORTATION WITHIN CHISINAU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Public Transport in Chisinau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chisinau’s public transportation network is quite good, covering much of the city and with frequent schedules. Especially during rush hour, it can be the fastest option to get around the city and it is the most sustainable form of transport. This includes trolleybuses, buses and minibuses. A trolleybus, bus or minibus ticket is 6 lei (0.30 Euros). You pay when you get on from the ticket checker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to find out what public transportation routes are available in your locations it is recommended to check the mobile applications: map.md (iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>), moovit (iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/strong>. In addition, Chisinau’s public transportation network and schedule is quite accurate in Google Maps. Here’s a good visual of the vast trolleybus network in Chisinau.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a Taxi in Chisinau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Taxis are another easy and inexpensive way to get around Chisinau. The easiest way as a visitor to get a trusted taxi and know what the fare will be is by using a mobile app like Hip (previously itaxi) on iO<\/a>S<\/a>, Android<\/a> or Yandex Taxi (iOS<\/a>,Android<\/a>)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively you can also call one of the taxi services: 14000, 14111, 14222, 14333, 14999, 14441, 14442, 14447, or 14448.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving in Chisinau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you do decide to drive in Chisinau we recommend using a live navigation and traffic applications waze (iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/strong> or map.md (iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/strong> as they include the exact locations of streets and house numbers from the capital as well as other cities in Moldova. Google Maps also works quite well in Chisinau and other cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that Chisinau does experience a lot of traffic during certain times of the day, especially in the downtown area. Parking can also be limited in many places during the daytime. So, consider using public transport or a taxi to get around Chisinau. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACROSS MOLDOVA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending upon your destination and schedule, you can also travel around Moldova using public transportation, either buses, minibuses or trains. Please find the latest schedules for the bus or train you want to take below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MINIBUS OR BUS SCHEDULES FROM CHISINAU TO THE REST OF MOLDOVA AND INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chisinau has several bus stations and companies serving locations inside Moldova as well as to international destinations. Check the online schedules below to find out which bus station is going to where you want to visit in Moldova or beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n