Why you should ride this vintage night train. Chisinau to Bucharest - everything you need to know.

This trip strated to unravel several times along the way - from canceled airport trains, to delayed flights, to a border-control officer walking off with my passport, among other things. Join me to see how it turned out! I've been obsessed with riding this soviet-era sleeper train for several months now. This video is a trip report about the challenges (Many!) and adventures along the way. In this video, I'll give pros, cons, and tips for taking a journey like this. Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more mis-adventures! Keywords: Chisinau, Moldova, Bucharest, Romania, Night Train, Friendship Train, Prietenia Train, Copenhagen, Steel House Hostel, RMO airport, Bucharest airport train, OTP Airport, Soviet Train, Travel Challenges, Border crossing, 📍 Timestamps: • 0:00 – The 3-Day Itinerary: LAX to Moldova • 0:40 – Copenhagen Stopover: Pros, Cons, and Logistics • 1:54 – The Chișinău Challenge: Flight Delays & Transport • 2:48 – Navigating Chișinău Airport to the Train Station • 4:28 – How to Book Tickets: Romanian vs. Moldovan Railways • 5:30 – PRO TIP: Why you must start in Chișinău (Not Bucharest) • 6:05 – Inside the Train: Soviet-Era Charm & Cleanliness • 7:33 – Food & Amenities: What to pack for the ride • 7:56 – The "Adventure Zone" & Gravity Toilets • 9:47 – The Highlight: Changing the Train Wheels (Bogeies) • 10:37 – Passport Control: Why you shouldn't panic • 11:54 – Arriving in Bucharest & Coffee Recommendations • 13:11 – Final Thoughts: Is the Prietenia train worth it? • 13:58 – BONUS FOOTAGE 🎥