Odesa to Chisinau by train
Chisinau lies 155 km (96 mi) north-west of Odesa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Ukraine and Moldova rail, over roughly 189 km (117 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Odesa | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine | Moldova |
| Population | 1 million | 635,994 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Stations on record | Odesa-Port railway station, Odesa-Mala, Odesa-Peresyp | Visterniceni, Chișinău III railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Chisinau
Crossing from Ukraine into Moldova: money changes from the Hryvnia to the Leu (MDL); the dialling code becomes +373; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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Common questions
How far is Chisinau from Odesa?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Odesa; by road roughly 189 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Odesa to Chisinau by train?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Odesa 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.