There is regular bus and maxi-taxi service to Chisinau (30 Moldovan Lei), Bender,
Causeni, Odessa, and other Ukrainian and Moldovan cities. The main bus/train
station is about a kilometre from the city centre and has clearly posted
schedules. No visa or payment is officially required for EU, Moldovan or US
citizens when staying for less than three days, but you must remember to register with the police unless
you are just on a day trip. Visitors should note that they are highly likely to
face demands for substantial bribes from the border guards either on entry or
