There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Moldova by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane ESB - RMO
7h 50m$124–274Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)train Hst
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
29h 43m$45–86Train, bus via Istanbul
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
23h 11m$71–113Drive 1,398.3 km
- Drive from Ankara to Chișinăucar 1,398.3 km
18h 15m$196–282Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centrubus
24h 58m$81–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
- Take the train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemaltrain
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Chișinău Southbus
29h 11m$106–157Train, bus via Odesa
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Odesabus
- Take the bus from Pryvoz Bus Station to Chişinău Central Bus Stationbus
30h 57m$119–142
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Moldova is to train and night train which costs $45 - $90 and takes 29h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Moldova is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Moldova. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at bd. Decebal via Istanbul and Dispeceratul ISMAIL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Moldova. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Chisinau via Halkali and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.
The distance between Ankara and Moldova is 868 km. The road distance is 1398.3 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Moldova without a car is to train and bus via Istanbul which takes 23h 11m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Ankara to Moldova, including transfers.
Ankara to Moldova bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Moldova train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Moldova is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 24h 58m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Moldova?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to bd. Decebal via Istanbul Otogari, Istanbul, Chişinău Centru, and Dispeceratul ISMAIL in around 24h 58m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Chișinău International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–450
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Istanbul to Chişinău Centru
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
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Booking & Getting There
Ankara to Moldova bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Moldova train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Moldova is 1398 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Ankara to Moldova.
There are 2011+ hotels available in Moldova.







