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Business centre in Chisinau, Moldova

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Getting around in Moldova

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

Roads outside of Chisinau are generally in a bad condition.

Car hire: 

Car hire: There are a few car hire companies in Chisinau.

Taxi: 

Taxi: These can be found everywhere. Fares should be negotiated in advance, though drivers prefer to charge per hour.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Buses, trolleybuses and minibuses are cheap but notoriously crowded and unreliable. They all operate from 0500-2400 with services every 15 minutes. Tickets for buses and trolleybuses can be purchased from kiosks or on board the vehicle. Minibus tickets are bought from the driver.

Rail: 

The railway in Moldova is run by Calea Ferata din Moldova (CFM) (tel: (22) 252 737/5; website: www.railway.md). There are connections to most parts of the country and beyond.

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