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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Chișinău
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Chișinău among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $120 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $120, while a flight costs an average of $205.
Distance: 503 miles (810 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 17m Average total duration 20h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Chișinău:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Chișinău costing on average $176 (€144).
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Chișinău costing on average $205 (€167).
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 17m.
Train takes on average 43h 0m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€97) compared to roughly $160 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 20h 47m versus 13h 57m 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 Warsaw to Chișinău by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Chișinău is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM27h20Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni4:00 AMChisinau, North Bus Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM27h20Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni4:00 AMChisinau, North Bus Station$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LO5152:40 PM1h50Warsaw Chopin Airport5:30 PMChisinau International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM28h15Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy10:10 PMChisinau, North Bus Station$1251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM28h40Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni10:10 PMChisinau, North Bus Station$1291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:51 PM35h09Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy4:00 AMChisinau, North Bus Station$1451One-way2 transfers
LO51311:00 AM1h50Warsaw Chopin Airport1:50 PMChisinau International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Chișinău:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Chișinău costing on average $176 (€144).
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Chișinău costing on average $205 (€167).
Other travel options to Chișinău take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 17m.
Train takes on average 43h 0m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Chișinău as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Chisinau International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Chisinau, North Bus Station.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane to go to Chișinău by flight.
- Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Chișinău by train.
- Travel with Infobus, PolskiBus, FlixBus, Euroticket, Bon Voyage to go to Chișinău by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, PolskiBus, Euroticket, Bon Voyage.
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