Chisinau to Chernivtsi by train
Chernivtsi lies 261 km (162 mi) north-west of Chisinau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 46 min at the speeds typical of Moldova and Ukraine rail, over roughly 319 km (198 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Chisinau | Chernivtsi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Ukraine |
| Population | 635,994 | 264,298 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Visterniceni, Chișinău III railway station | Chernivtsi railway station, Chernivtsi-Pivnichna, Sadhora railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Chernivtsi
Crossing from Moldova into Ukraine: money changes from the Leu to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Staying in Chernivtsi
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Common questions
How far is Chernivtsi from Chisinau?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chisinau; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chisinau to Chernivtsi by train?
About 3 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chisinau and Chernivtsi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chernivtsi?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.