Galaţi to Chisinau by bus
Chisinau lies 186 km (115 mi) north of Galaţi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 226 km (141 mi) of road.
| Galaţi | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Moldova |
| Population | 217,851 | 635,994 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Postal codes | 337349–800702 | MD-2000 |
What changes when you arrive in Chisinau
Crossing from Romania into Moldova: money changes from the Leu to the Leu (MDL); the dialling code becomes +373; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Galaţi to Chisinau
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Staying in Chisinau
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Common questions
How far is Chisinau from Galaţi?
186 km (115 mi) in a straight line, north of Galaţi; by road roughly 226 km (141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Galaţi to Chisinau by bus?
About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Galaţi and Chisinau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chisinau?
The Leu (MDL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.