The cheapest and fastest buses from Chișinău to Iași
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chișinău to Iași is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chișinău to Iași will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 25 buses that leave Chișinău for Iași on Fri, May 08, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:30 AM4h15Chișinău10:45 AMIași$181One-way0 transfers
06:40 AM4h05Chișinău10:45 AMIași$181One-way0 transfers
06:35 AM4h10Chișinău10:45 AMIași$181One-way0 transfers
08:30 AM3h55Chișinău12:25 PMIași$191One-way0 transfers
67996768:30 PM3h55Chișinău12:25 AMIași$191One-way0 transfers
683914111:10 AM3h00Chișinău2:10 PMIași$191One-way0 transfers
68932097:00 AM3h00Chișinău10:00 AMIași$191One-way0 transfers
07:30 AM3h20Chișinău10:50 AMIași$191One-way0 transfers
682977912:00 PM3h30Chișinău3:30 PMIași$191One-way0 transfers
67634156:00 AM3h30Chișinău9:30 AMIași$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chișinău to Iași
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chișinău to Iași among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chișinău to Iași:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chișinău to Iași costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Iași take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $31 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 3h 36m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Chișinău to Iași Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Chișinău to Iași bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chișinău to Iași buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6870468 | 6:15 AM Chișinău | 3h45 | 10:00 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6878669 | 6:30 AM Chișinău | 4h15 | 10:45 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6878669 | 6:35 AM Chișinău | 4h10 | 10:45 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6878669 | 6:40 AM Chișinău | 4h05 | 10:45 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:45 AM Chișinău | 4h10 | 10:55 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6917465 | 7:00 AM Chișinău | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6919881 | 7:30 AM Chișinău | 3h20 | 10:50 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:30 AM Chișinău | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6919882 | 9:00 AM Chișinău | 4h20 | 1:20 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:50 AM Chișinău | 4h10 | 2:00 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Chișinău | 3h55 | 2:25 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:10 AM Chișinău | 3h00 | 2:10 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:00 PM Chișinău | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6235456 | 1:00 PM Chișinău | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:30 PM Chișinău | 3h55 | 5:25 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6878260 | 5:00 PM Chișinău | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6878260 | 6:30 PM Chișinău | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6919531 | 8:30 PM Chișinău | 3h55 | 12:25 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6748273 | 10:30 PM Chișinău | 3h50 | 2:20 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:45 PM Chișinău | 3h55 | 3:40 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6841273 | 4:30 AM Chișinău | 5h20 | 9:50 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6763415 | 5:20 AM Chișinău | 4h10 | 9:30 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6841273 | 5:30 AM Chișinău | 4h20 | 9:50 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
6763415 | 6:00 AM Chișinău | 3h30 | 9:30 AM Iași | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chișinău to Iași
Buses from Chișinău to Iași run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Infobus from Chișinău to IașiYou can travel by bus between Chișinău to Iași with Infobus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chișinău to Iași
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chișinău to Iași by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Iași, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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