How to travel from Budapest to Chișinău

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Compare bus and flight for Budapest to Chișinău

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Chișinău among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $141, while a flight costs an average of $514.

Distance: 461 miles (743 km)

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$514

Average price

$141

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$201

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5h 41m

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3h 41m

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28h 41m

Average total duration

28h 11m

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13h 51m

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2.2 - 4.5kg

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Chișinău is a bus with an average price of $141.

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

A bus is $372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Chișinău costing on average $514.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Chișinău is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Budapest and Chișinău including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Budapest to Chișinău among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 10m sooner (3h 41m by flight vs 13h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $514 compared to roughly $201 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Budapest to Chișinău

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz AirW62293
    1:25 PM1h30
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:55 PMChisinau International Airport
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz AirW62293
    1:25 PM1h30
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:55 PMChisinau International Airport
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW62293
    1:25 PM1h30
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:55 PMChisinau International Airport
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 AM25h00
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    7:10 AMChisinau, North Bus Station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM26h35
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    6:20 PMChisinau, North Bus Station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • SARVALTEH AUTO7516072
    6:30 PM18h10
    Budapest
    1:40 PMChișinău
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • PegasusPC332 · PC7436
    1:45 PM11h55
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2:40 AMChisinau International Airport
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1038 · TK275
    8:35 PM5h10
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2:45 AMChisinau International Airport
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1036 · TK273
    9:00 AM5h10
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:10 PMChisinau International Airport
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chișinău.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Budapest and Chișinău including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Chișinău is a bus with an average price of $141.

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

A bus is $372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Chișinău costing on average $514.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Chișinău is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 41m.

The distance from Budapest to Chișinău is approximately 461 miles (743 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Chișinău is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Chișinău as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Chișinău:
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest and arrive in Chisinau, North Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Chisinau International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Chișinău, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, AMI-Tour, Begoo, S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans, Infobus, Express Busline, SARVALTEH AUTO to go to Chișinău by bus.
  • Travel with CitizenPlane, Pegasus, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, tarom, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Chișinău by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Chișinău with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with AMI-Tour, Begoo, S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans, Infobus, Express Busline, SARVALTEH AUTO.
  • 0 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Wizz Air.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Chișinău often also extend their vacation to go to Kyiv, Odesa, Bucharest, Antalya, Istanbul. 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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