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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Chișinău
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Chișinău among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €277.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €277 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău
Compare the available ways to get from Bucharest to Chișinău, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Chișinău:
A bus is €242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average €277.
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €37. The journey takes 8h 48m versus 5h 46m 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.
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.
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How to get from Bucharest to Chișinău by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM 8h10 București, Autogara Militari 7:10 AM Chisinau, North Bus Station €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM 8h10 București, Autogara Militari 7:10 AM Chisinau, North Bus Station €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W430391:15 PM 1h00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 2:15 PM Chisinau International Airport €54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 AM 8h20 București, Autogara Militari 6:20 PM Chisinau, North Bus Station €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
753894411:55 PM 7h15 Bucharest 7:10 AM Chișinău €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
753894411:00 PM 8h10 Bucharest 7:10 AM Chișinău €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
W4324710:30 PM 1h00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 11:30 PM Chisinau International Airport €54 1 One-way 0 transfers
TK1040 · TK2713:35 PM 5h10 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 8:45 PM Chisinau International Airport €181 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1042 · TK27112:45 PM 8h00 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 8:45 PM Chisinau International Airport €181 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Chișinău:
A bus is €242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average €277.
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Chișinău as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Chisinau International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station and arrive in Chișinău.
- Travel with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Chișinău by bus.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, tarom, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, HiSky, Pegasus, Helvetic Airways to go to Chișinău by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur, Infobus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with tarom, HiSky.
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