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Compare bus and flight for Chișinău to Otopeni
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chișinău to Otopeni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chișinău to Otopeni
Compare the available ways to get from Chișinău to Otopeni, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chișinău to Otopeni:
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chișinău to Otopeni costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Otopeni take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 5h 29m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Chișinău to Otopeni
How to get from Chișinău to Otopeni by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chișinău to Otopeni is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM 7h20 Chisinau, North Bus Station 6:20 AM Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Plecări) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 7h20 Chisinau, North Bus Station 6:20 AM Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Plecări) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
H404817:50 AM 0h50 Chisinau International Airport 8:40 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
11:00 AM 7h30 Chisinau, North Bus Station 6:30 PM Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Plecări) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 7538959
11:00 PM 7h25 Chișinău 6:25 AM Otopeni $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - 7573405
10:00 PM 7h30 Chișinău 5:30 AM Otopeni $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
RO2086:10 PM 1h15 Chisinau International Airport 7:25 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport $48 1 One-way 0 transfers- RO210
4:50 AM 1h15 Chisinau International Airport 6:05 AM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport $69 1 One-way 0 transfers - RO202
11:50 AM 1h15 Chisinau International Airport 1:05 PM Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chișinău to Otopeni:
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chișinău to Otopeni costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Otopeni take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chișinău and Otopeni as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Chisinau International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chișinău and arrive in Otopeni, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri.
- Travel with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Otopeni by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, tarom, Air Baltic, HiSky, Pegasus, Austrian Airlines to go to Otopeni by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur, FlixBus, Infobus.
- 2 direct flights per day with tarom, HiSky.
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