Day trip from Iaşi to Bălţi
Bălţi lies 71 km (44 mi) north of Iaşi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 71 km (44 mi) apart, Bălţi is a realistic day trip from Iaşi: about 1 h 9 min each way by road.
| Iaşi | Bălţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Moldova |
| Population | 378,954 | 125,000 |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Postal codes | 507184–700951 | MD-3100 |
What changes when you arrive in Bălţi
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 tours and tickets in Bălţi
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Staying in Bălţi
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Common questions
How far is Bălţi from Iaşi?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, north of Iaşi; by road roughly 86 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iaşi to Bălţi by road?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iaşi and Bălţi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bălţi?
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 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.