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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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Chișinău:
A train is $24 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average $45 (€36).
A train is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Train takes on average 13h 38m.
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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.
706394811:59 PM8h21Bucharest8:20 AMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
706394811:59 PM8h21Bucharest8:20 AMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
H404829:00 AM0h50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:50 AMChisinau International Airport$871One-way0 transfers
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700648410:00 PM8h35Bucharest6:35 AMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
70323203:00 AM8h45Bucharest11:45 AMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
70853859:00 AM8h50Bucharest5:50 PMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
W430396:15 AM1h00Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:15 AMChisinau International Airport$851One-way0 transfers
RO2032:00 PM1h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport3:10 PMChisinau International Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
RO20910:05 PM1h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport11:15 PMChisinau International Airport$2401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Chișinău:
A train is $24 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average $45 (€36).
A train is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Train takes on average 13h 38m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 București and arrive in Chisinau, North Bus Station.
- Travel with Moldovan Railways (CFM) to go to Chișinău by train.
- Travel with tarom, HiSky to go to Chișinău by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., FlixBus to go to Chișinău by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Moldovan Railways (CFM).
- 3 direct flights per day with tarom.
- 9 direct buses per day with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L..
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