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Compare train and bus for Chișinău to Kyiv
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chișinău to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 12h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration Fastest 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €47. The journey takes 11h 40m versus 8h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Chișinău to Kyiv by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chișinău to Kyiv is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
769800211:00 PM 11h00 Chișinău 10:00 AM Kyiv €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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769800211:00 PM 11h00 Chișinău 10:00 AM Kyiv €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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72820509:55 AM 10h05 Chișinău 8:00 PM Kyiv €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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765428412:00 PM 11h30 Chișinău 11:30 PM Kyiv €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
769800210:20 PM 11h40 Chișinău 10:00 AM Kyiv €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
765428411:20 AM 12h10 Chișinău 11:30 PM Kyiv €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 28 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chișinău and Kyiv as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chișinău, Strada Aeroportului (Aerogara) and arrive in Kyiv (Київ).
- Travel with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, LikeBus, KLR, SARVALTEH AUTO to go to Kyiv by bus.
- 28 direct buses per day with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, LikeBus, KLR, SARVALTEH AUTO.
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