How to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău

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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 €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. 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 €37, while a flight costs an average of €61.

Distance: 221 miles (357 km)

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€37

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€61

Average price

7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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5h 37m

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3h 37m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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from Bucharest to Chișinău

How to get from Bucharest to Chișinău by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM8h10
    București, Autogara Militari
    7:10 AMChisinau, North Bus Station
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM8h10
    București, Autogara Militari
    7:10 AMChisinau, North Bus Station
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43039
    6:15 AM1h00
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    7:15 AMChisinau International Airport
    701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM8h20
    București, Autogara Militari
    6:20 PMChisinau, North Bus Station
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L.7490934
    11:55 PM7h15
    Bucharest
    7:10 AMChișinău
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L.7490934
    11:00 PM8h10
    Bucharest
    7:10 AMChișinău
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • taromRO203
    2:20 PM1h10
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    3:30 PMChisinau International Airport
    1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • PegasusPC362 · PC438
    6:40 PM13h55
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    8:35 AMChisinau International Airport
    1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • taromRO209
    10:05 PM1h10
    Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    11:15 PMChisinau International Airport
    1951One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bucharest to Chișinău

Travel to Chișinău easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bucharest to Chișinău.

FAQs
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 €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Chișinău:

A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average €37.

A train is €44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Chișinău costing on average €61.

The fastest way to travel from Bucharest to Chișinău is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

Train takes on average 14h 8m.

The distance from Bucharest to Chișinău is approximately 221 miles (357 km).
The average frequency per day from Bucharest to Chișinău is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses 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 Chișinău.
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 Infobus, Alverstur, FlixBus to go to Chișinău by bus.
  • Travel with Moldovan Railways (CFM) to go to Chișinău by train.
  • Travel with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., tarom, HiSky to go to Chișinău by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bucharest to Chișinău with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, Alverstur.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Moldovan Railways (CFM).
  • 3 direct flights per day with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., tarom, HiSky.
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.

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