How to get to Chisinau railway station?

In Chisinau Railway Station, trains arrive and depart from the following destinations: Iasi-Sokola, Ungheni, Bucharest, Kiev, Bender. It is recommended to arrive at the address of the Chisinau Central Railway Station 30-40 minutes before the departure of the train, especially if you need to drop off luggage or buy tickets.

When was Chisinau railway station built?

The works on the railway station were completed in 1870, and the first train arrived at the station in August 1871. From that moment, the railway communications of Bessarabia began to work. Even today, the Chisinau railway station remains the major train station in the whole country.

Why was the Chisinau railway station important?

At the end of the 19th century, the Chisinau railway station held paramount significance as the city's most crucial edifice, owing to the fact that, during that era, the fastest and most pivotal mode of transportation was the railway.

Why is Chisinau considered a 'gateway'?

The Chisinau railway station was considered to be the "gateway of Chisinau", because all the significant people who visited the capital in times of the Russian Empire, passed through it. Even on some old postcards, the station was signed as "The entry into the city of Chisinau".