Day trip from Bălţi to Bacău
Bacău lies 153 km (95 mi) south-west of Bălţi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 153 km (95 mi) apart, Bacău is a realistic day trip from Bălţi: about 2 h 30 min each way by road.
| Bălţi | Bacău | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Romania |
| Population | 125,000 | 136,087 |
| Elevation | 110 m (361 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | MD-3100 | 600001–600408 |
What changes when you arrive in Bacău
Crossing from Moldova into Romania: money changes from the Leu to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bacău
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Staying in Bacău
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Common questions
How far is Bacău from Bălţi?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bălţi; by road roughly 187 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bălţi to Bacău by road?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bălţi and Bacău?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bacău?
The Leu (RON).
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.