14 Hours From Europe’s Poorest Country on a Soviet Sleeper Train

Hello from Moldova! ???????? Today, we are aboard a Soviet train „Prietenia“ from Europe’s poorest country, traveling 14 hours from Chisinau to Bucharest on a unique sleeper train, with one of the most fascinating parts of the journey being the bogie change at the Moldova–Romania border.

Experience the views, sounds, and rhythms of train travel from Moldova to Romania in a first-class sleeper compartment. Here, time slows down as the old-world charm of Soviet sleeper trains comes alive.
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• Trip information •
Departure from: Chisinau, Moldova
Arrival to: Bucharest, Romania
Travel time: 13 hours 48 minutes
Ticket fare: 1697 MDL (€42/$48)
Distance (approx.): 592km (368 mi)
Railway company: CFM (Moldovan Railways)
Train: № 105 „Prietenia“
Carriage class: First-class sleeper compartment
Trip date: March 2026

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• Video chapters •
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Chisinau, Moldova
05:15 - Train № 105 „Prietenia“ from Chisinau to Bucharest
06:49 - Tickets informations
07:09 - Departure from Chisinau
07:19 - Route map
11:00 - First-class sleeper compartment
15:55 - Support the channel
21:48 - Moldova - Romania border crossing
22:02 - Bogie change
28:17 - Toilet check
29:04 - Train walk-through
32:38 - Preparing the bed
34:46 - Arrival in Bucharest
34:51 - Conclusion
35:48 - Outro

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