Ankara to Chisinau by train
Chisinau lies 851 km (529 mi) north of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Moldova rail, over roughly 1,039 km (645 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Moldova |
| Population | 3.5 million | 635,994 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Visterniceni, Chișinău III railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Chisinau
Crossing from Turkey into Moldova: money changes from the Lira to the Leu (MDL); the dialling code becomes +373; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Ankara to Chisinau
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Staying in Chisinau
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Common questions
How far is Chisinau from Ankara?
851 km (529 mi) in a straight line, north of Ankara; by road roughly 1,039 km (645 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Chisinau by train?
About 9 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara 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.