To and From Pridnestrovie
Since the border with Ukraine is closed, the only option is to arrive through Moldova. Usually people arrive from the capital city of Moldova, Chisinau.
Chisinau can be reached by plane (Chisinau airport), by train from Romania (Bucharest, Iasi) or Ukraine (Kiev), and by bus from different countries (they even have direct buses from France, Germany or Poland).
Once in Chisinau, there are currently two main options to reach Pridnestrovie : buses (usually mini buses), and taxi.
By bus
To Tiraspol and Bendery
Buses to Pridnestrovie leave from the Central Bus Station (Gara Centrală) in Chișinău. The buses headed to Pridnestrovie are usually located toward the back of the station. There are two ticket windows located in front of the buses, where tickets can be purchased with cash only (Moldovan lei).
The license plate number of your bus will be printed on your ticket, so you can find the correct vehicle. If you don’t speak Russian, simply show your ticket to one of the drivers — they’ll help direct you to the right bus.
While it’s sometimes possible to board the bus at other stops around the city, including in front of the airport, this is not recommended. These buses are often full by the time they reach those points and may not be able to take additional passengers.
Buses from Tiraspol to Chișinău depart from the train station in Tiraspol. You can buy your ticket at the ticket office located to the right of the station building. The buses are parked just in front of the station.
In Bender (Bendery), buses to Chișinău leave from the Bender Bus Station.
To Dubossari, Rybnitsa, and Kamenka
Buses leave from the Northern Station (Gara de Nord). You can buy your ticket inside the station. The license plate number of your bus will be printed on the ticket, which will help you find the correct vehicle. If you don’t speak Russian, just show your ticket to a driver — they’ll guide you to the right bus.
Buses to Chișinău depart from the main bus station in each city. Tickets must be purchased inside the station before boarding.
Check the Schedules
You can find bus departure times from Moldova on the Moldovan Bus Station’s official website.
For buses departing from Pridnestrovie, check the Pridnestrovian Bus Station’s website for the latest timetable.
By taxi
You can take a taxi from any place in Moldova to any place in Pridnestrovie, and vice versa.