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National Museum of Art of Moldova
Moldova’s leading art museum, with Romanian, European, and local works in a restored historic complex near the city center.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Iași to Chișinău is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Iași to Chișinău will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 29 buses that leave Iași for Chișinău on Wed, Aug 26, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
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7348257Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Iași to Chișinău among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 37m 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, SARVALTEH AUTO, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., West Lines.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator West Lines | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Iași to Chișinău buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7356999 | 11:10 AM Iași | 3h40 | 2:50 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7356999 | 11:10 AM Iași | 2h50 | 2:00 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7356999 | 11:10 AM Iași | 3h20 | 2:30 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:45 AM Iași | 3h50 | 3:35 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7410489 | 12:30 PM Iași | 4h50 | 5:20 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:45 PM Iași | 4h15 | 5:00 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Iași | 3h20 | 5:20 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Iași | 3h00 | 5:00 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 PM Iași | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:15 PM Iași | 3h15 | 7:30 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7401941 | 4:30 PM Iași | 4h10 | 8:40 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7401941 | 4:30 PM Iași | 3h10 | 7:40 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
6629727 | 5:30 PM Iași | 3h00 | 8:30 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
6629727 | 5:30 PM Iași | 3h20 | 8:50 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7315126 | 5:45 PM Iași | 4h50 | 10:35 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 PM Iași | 3h30 | 9:30 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7408210 | 6:30 PM Iași | 3h10 | 9:40 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7408210 | 6:30 PM Iași | 4h10 | 10:40 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7390471 | 7:00 PM Iași | 3h50 | 10:50 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 PM Iași | 3h30 | 11:00 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 PM Iași | 4h30 | 12:00 AM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7272638 | 8:30 PM Iași | 3h35 | 12:05 AM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7272638 | 8:30 PM Iași | 3h20 | 11:50 PM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:30 PM Iași | 3h50 | 3:20 AM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
7307307 | 1:10 AM Iași | 3h30 | 4:40 AM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7329048 | 2:00 AM Iași | 4h10 | 6:10 AM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
7215547 | 3:30 AM Iași | 3h00 | 6:30 AM Chișinău | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Iași to Chișinău run on average 62 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 62 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 2h 30m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 62 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Moldova’s leading art museum, with Romanian, European, and local works in a restored historic complex near the city center.
Major history museum covering archaeology, medieval Moldova, and national identity, known for the mammoth skeleton and broad permanent displays.
Ethnographic museum with traditional architecture, folk culture, and natural history collections that introduce Moldova beyond the capital.
The city’s main ceremonial square, framed by government buildings and event spaces, central to national celebrations and urban orientation.
Chişinău’s central boulevard, lined with landmarks, shops, and civic buildings; ideal for understanding the capital on foot.
Beloved central park with shaded walks, monuments, and benches, popular with locals for relaxed strolls beside key landmarks.
Mămăligă is a cornmeal porridge, often served with brined cheese and sour cream. It is a rural staple and one of Moldova’s most traditional comfort foods.
Zeamă is a light chicken soup with homemade noodles and herbs, often brightened with sour bors. It is a beloved everyday dish in Moldovan homes.
Plăcinte are flaky or fried pies filled with cheese, potato, cabbage, or pumpkin. They are iconic Moldovan pastries sold in homes, bakeries, and markets.
Established wine-focused restaurant serving Moldovan cuisine in a cellar-style setting. Strong choice for local wines and traditional plates.
Traditional Moldovan restaurant known for rustic décor, folk atmosphere, and classic dishes like mămăligă, sarmale, and plăcinte.
Popular casual spot for Moldovan and Eastern European food with hearty portions, local specialties, and a lively traditional feel.
Budget-friendly for Europe: hotels, meals, and local transport usually cost less than in nearby EU capitals.
Restaurants often add no service charge; tip 5-10% for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; agree taxi fares in advance if paying cash.
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Gara Nord, Chișinău -> Piața Marii Adunări Naționale, Chișinău
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Iași to Chișinău 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 Chișinău, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Iași to Chișinău buses use the Iași to Chișinău station pair, with some services arriving at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord. Use this guide to compare Iași and Chișinău bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Iași has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Iași. ATMs are available at Iași.
Ticket office support is available at Iași.
Available at Iași: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Iași: Wheelchair ramps available.
Chișinău has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Chișinău. ATMs are available at Chișinău.
Ticket office support is available at Chișinău.
Available at Chișinău: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chișinău: No specific accessibility provisions in place.
Chisinau, Autogara de Nord is 2 km from Chișinău city centre. Public transport options include:
Chisinau, Autogara de Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord. ATMs are inside the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord.
Available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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