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Compare train, bus, and flight for Otopeni to Chișinău
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Otopeni to Chișinău among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Otopeni to Chișinău:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Otopeni to Chișinău costing on average $46.
A train is $39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Otopeni to Chișinău costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Train takes on average 14h 40m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 5h 32m 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 Otopeni to Chișinău
How to get from Otopeni to Chișinău by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Otopeni to Chișinău is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W430396:15 AM1h00Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:15 AMChisinau International Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W430396:15 AM1h00Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:15 AMChisinau International Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W430396:15 AM1h00Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport7:15 AMChisinau International Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
012:30 AM6h40Otopeni7:10 AMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers- 73924077:00 AM7h00Otopeni2:00 PMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
- 011:00 AM7h20Otopeni6:20 PMChișinău$431One-way0 transfers
RO2017:55 AM1h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport9:05 AMChisinau International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
LO640 · LO5138:20 AM5h30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport1:50 PMChisinau International Airport$1431One-way1 transfer- LO640 · LO5158:20 AM9h10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport5:30 PMChisinau International Airport$1431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Otopeni to Chișinău:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Otopeni to Chișinău costing on average $46.
A train is $39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Otopeni to Chișinău costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Train takes on average 14h 40m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Otopeni and Chișinău as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Chisinau International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Otopeni, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri and arrive in Chișinău.
- Travel with Transferoviar Calatori to go to Chișinău by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur to go to Chișinău by bus.
- Travel with tarom, HiSky to go to Chișinău by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with Infobus, FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L., Alverstur.
- 3 direct flights per day with tarom, HiSky.
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