How to travel from Kyiv to Chișinău

There are 2 options to travel between Kyiv and Chișinău including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Kyiv to Chișinău is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyiv to Chișinău costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Kyiv to Chișinău is by bus with an average journey time of 12h 29m.

Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 47m.

The distance from Kyiv to Chișinău is approximately 249 miles (402 km).

The average frequency per day from Kyiv to Chișinău is:

• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kyiv to Chișinău:

• Buses mostly depart from Kyiv (Київ) and arrive in Chisinau, North Bus Station.

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

• Travel with Ukrainian Railways (UZ) to go to Chișinău by train.
• Travel with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., FlixBus, SARVALTEH AUTO, Euroticket, LikeBus, KLR to go to Chișinău by bus.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with Ukrainian Railways (UZ).
• 20 direct buses per day with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., FlixBus, SARVALTEH AUTO, Euroticket, LikeBus, KLR.

Omio customers who travel from Kyiv to Chișinău often also extend their vacation to go to Odesa, Bucharest, 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.