Capital city in Chisinau, Moldova

Getting around Chișinău

Updated October 2026Sources

BoltBest app

How to get around Chișinău

Trolleybuses and minibuses (rutiere) cover the city for pocket change; the center is walkable. Bolt and Yandex Go are cheap. Buses link to the airport and other towns.

Ways to get around Chișinău

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Trolleybuses and buses	About 6–8 MDL per ride	Pay the driver or conductor in cash; crowded at rush hour
Minibuses (rutiere)	About 7–10 MDL per ride	Fast but crowded; route numbers, not stops, matter
Bolt / Yandex Go	About 50–90 MDL for 5 km	Cheap and the safest choice at night

Ride-hailing apps in Chișinău

A 5 km ride costs about L50–90 ($2.8–5.1).

App	Notes
Bolt	Most drivers and usually cheapest
Yandex Go	Works well; useful when Bolt cars are scarce

Use apps; street taxis often skip the meter and quote inflated fares. Agree the price first if you must hail one.

Arriving in Chișinău

Chișinău International (KIV)

City bus or trolleybus to the center for a few MDL, about 30–40 min; Bolt or Yandex Go about 100–200 MDL, 15–25 min.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Most photocard licences in Latin script are accepted; carry an IDP otherwise. Cars must be declared at customs.
Onward travel in Moldova: Buses and minibuses from Chișinău's bus stations reach most towns within a few hours; trains are few and slow. Chișinău airport is the only real air gateway.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Chișinău?

No. Use Bolt, Yandex Go instead.

What's the best way to get around Chișinău?

Trolleybuses and minibuses (rutiere) cover the city for pocket change; the center is walkable. Bolt and Yandex Go are cheap. Buses link to the airport and other towns.

How do I get from the airport to Chișinău?

City bus or trolleybus to the center for a few MDL, about 30–40 min; Bolt or Yandex Go about 100–200 MDL, 15–25 min.

Is Chișinău walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.