Chernivtsi

Chernivtsi is a city in Ukraine, north of Romania and close to its border as well as to Moldova. It is on the way from Moldova in direction of Lviv or Poland or the other way around. It could possibly be a nightmare to be stuck in, because there is no real bypass and a complicated road network.

Hitching Out

North towards Ternopol

First hitch North-West towards the next small village Mamaivtsi. If you are at the central train station (Vokzalu Stantsia) follow the street to the north-west, cross the river and at the next roundabout turn right and that's your way (or maybe take a marszrutka - it is about 10km from the train station). There is a great spot for going further north: a huge roundabout after which you can stand right before a railroad crossing where all drivers have to slow down if they don't want to wreck their car. Street lighting for dark nights inclusive.

n0id and M. had the company of different locals coming and leaving by flagging down a ride. At around 10pm not too much traffic, but a truck once in a while and finally one did stop (going all the way to Warsaw via Ternopol and Luts'k - they were unfortunate to have a transit for Rava-Ruska marked in their passports).