Orheiul Vechi Getting there & around

Getting there & away

A public transport–only trip to the monastery is an ordeal. Daily buses depart every half-hour from Chişinău going to Orhei ($1.50), but there’s only a single daily bus from Orhei to Trebujeni at 6am (ask to be dropped off by the signposted entrance to the complex). Better yet, alight from the Orhei-bound bus at the Ivancea turn and taxi to Orheiul Vechi, striking a deal for there-and-back service, including a two-hour wait, for around $12, or one-way for about $6. There is a daily afternoon bus (3pm) to Orhei from Orheiul Vechi.