How to travel from Chișinău to Bucharest

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

The cheapest way to travel from Chișinău to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chișinău to Bucharest costing on average €273.

The fastest way to travel from Chișinău to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 26m.

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

The average frequency per day from Chișinău to Bucharest is:

• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chișinău and Bucharest 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 Chișinău to Bucharest:

• Flights mostly depart from Chisinau International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Chișinău and arrive in Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station.

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

• Travel with tarom, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, HiSky, Pegasus, Austrian Airlines to go to Bucharest by flight.
• Travel with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.

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

• 3 direct flights per day with tarom, HiSky.
• 8 direct buses per day with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur, Infobus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Chișinău to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Bucharest, you can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through the historic Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Attend a concert at the Romanian Athenaeum and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bucharest's Old Town. Don't miss the iconic sights like the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town district.

Typically, spending three to four days in Bucharest allows visitors to explore major attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Old Town, and Herăstrău Park, and experience the local culture and cuisine.