How to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău

There are 3 options to travel between Bucharest and Chișinău including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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 $137 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

Train takes on average 13h 38m.

The distance from Bucharest to Chișinău is approximately 221 miles (357 km).

The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Chișinău is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bucharest to Chișinău:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bucharest to Chișinău, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• 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.
• Travel with Moldovan Railways (CFM) to go to Chișinău by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Chișinău with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct flights per day with tarom.
• 9 direct buses per day with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L..
• 1 direct trains per day with Moldovan Railways (CFM).

Omio customers who travel from Bucharest to Chișinău often also extend their vacation to go to Kyiv, Odesa, Chernivtsi, Lviv, Warsaw. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chișinău and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chișinău to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chişinău, visitors can explore the extensive underground wine cellars and enjoy tastings at Cricova Winery, shop for local produce and goods at Piata Centrala, and experience performances at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre. Art enthusiasts can visit the National Art Museum of Moldova, while food lovers can savor traditional Moldovan meals at local restaurants. Key sights include Stefan cel Mare Central Park, the National Museum of History of Moldova, the iconic Cathedral of Christ's Nativity, the historical Triumphal Arch, and Valea Morilor Park, known for its scenic lake and walking trails.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Chişinău, including its main attractions, cultural sites, and local cuisine.