Day trip from Bacău to Chisinau
Chisinau lies 156 km (97 mi) east of Bacău, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, Chisinau is a realistic day trip from Bacău: about 2 h 32 min each way by road.
| Bacău | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Moldova |
| Population | 136,087 | 635,994 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Postal codes | 600001–600408 | 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 tours and tickets in Chisinau
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Staying in Chisinau
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Common questions
How far is Chisinau from Bacău?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, east of Bacău; by road roughly 190 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bacău to Chisinau by road?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bacău 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 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.