There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Moldova by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro to Istanbul, fly to Chișinău International Airport
best- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane IST - RMO
5h 34m$68–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
17h 10m$55–90Drive 952.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Chișinăucar 952.9 km
14h 18m$133–192Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Chișinău International Airport
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane SAW - RMO
5h 49m$143–413Fly Istanbul to Iași International Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane IST - IAS
- Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
5h 35m$128–322Bus via Mustafa Kemal
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Chișinău Southbus
24h 28m$90–136
Istanbul (IST) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Moldova is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Moldova is to Metro and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul and arriving at Chişinău Centru. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Istanbul and Moldova is 684 km. The road distance is 952.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Moldova without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Istanbul to Moldova, including transfers.
Istanbul to Moldova bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Moldova bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Chişinău Centru station.
Moldova is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:20 AM in Istanbul and 3:20 AM in Moldova.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Moldova is 953 km. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Istanbul to Moldova.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Moldova?
Chisinau Bus Station operates a bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru once a week. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 17h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- flyone.eu
Flights from Istanbul to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Istanbul to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Istanbul to Iași International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- autogara@mtc.md
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- SVS
Bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Chișinău South
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- SVS
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