Day trip from Chisinau to Odesa
Odesa lies 155 km (96 mi) east of Chisinau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 155 km (96 mi) apart, Odesa is a realistic day trip from Chisinau: about 2 h 31 min each way by road.
| Chisinau | Odesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Moldova | Ukraine |
| Population | 635,994 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
What changes when you arrive in Odesa
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Odesa
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Staying in Odesa
Our booking partner lists 816 places to stay in Odesa. Of the 597 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (351), and 17 are five-star. Across 208 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 115,111 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Odesa
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Common questions
How far is Odesa from Chisinau?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, east of Chisinau; by road roughly 189 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chisinau to Odesa by road?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chisinau and Odesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Odesa?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where can I stay in Odesa?
Our booking partner lists 816 places to stay in Odesa, bookable on this site.
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.