How far is Chişinău from Bucharest by coach?

The distance between Bucharest and Chişinău by coach is approximately 222 miles (358 km).

Is there a way to reach Chişinău from Bucharest without a car?

You can travel to Chişinău from Bucharest by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Bucharest to Chişinău from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Otopeni Airport (OTP)	7h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:00	Autogara Filaret	9h	22:00	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	15:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	8h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	16:00	Autogara Filaret	9h	01:00	Gara Nord	No tags

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Otopeni Airport (OTP)	7h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bucuresti Airport Otopeni Bus Stop	7h 35m	08:20	Gara Nord	Fastest
Bus	03:00	Autogara Filaret	8h 45m	11:45	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	10:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	9h	19:00	Gara Centrala	No tags

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Otopeni Airport (OTP)	7h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bucuresti Airport Otopeni Bus Stop	7h 35m	08:20	Gara Nord	Fastest
Bus	03:00	Autogara Filaret	8h 45m	11:45	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	10:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	9h	19:00	Gara Centrala	No tags

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Otopeni Airport (OTP)	7h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bucuresti Airport Otopeni Bus Stop	7h 35m	08:20	Gara Nord	Fastest
Bus	03:00	Autogara Filaret	8h 45m	11:45	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	10:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	9h	19:00	Gara Centrala	No tags

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Otopeni Airport (OTP)	7h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bucuresti Airport Otopeni Bus Stop	7h 35m	08:20	Gara Nord	Fastest
Bus	03:00	Autogara Filaret	8h 45m	11:45	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	10:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	9h	19:00	Gara Centrala	No tags

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	9h	19:00	Gara Centrala	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bucuresti Airport Otopeni Bus Stop	7h 35m	08:20	Gara Nord	Fastest
Bus	03:00	Autogara Filaret	8h 45m	11:45	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	13:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	10h	23:00	Gara Centrala	No tags

Next departures from Bucharest to Chişinău on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Otopeni Airport (OTP)	7h 55m	23:55	Gara Centrala	Cheapest
Bus	00:45	Bucuresti Airport Otopeni Bus Stop	7h 35m	08:20	Gara Nord	Fastest
Bus	03:00	Autogara Filaret	8h 45m	11:45	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	20:00	Autogara Filaret	9h 25m	05:25	Gara Centrala	No tags
Bus	10:00	Bucharest, Bucharest Autogara Filaret	9h	19:00	Gara Centrala	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:22 EET.

Get from Bucharest to Chişinău

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

8h 45mAverage duration

224 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bucharest and Chişinău?

Stops in Bucharest

A
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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B
Bucharest Airport
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C
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Stops in Chişinău

A
Gara Sud
Șoseaua Hînceşti, Chișinău, Moldova
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B
Gara Nord
Strada Calea Moşilor, Chișinău, Moldova
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C
Gara Feroviară
Strada Piața Gării, Chișinău, Moldova
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D
Chisinau
Muncesti Hwy, Chisinau, Moldova
E
Strada Mitropolit Varlaam
Strada Mitropolit Varlaam 63, Chișinău, Moldova

Compare bus companies

Gal Transervice SRL

4/541 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

Based on 41 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the seats but often complained with the power outlets. Gal Transervice SRL ticket prices on this trip start at £35

FIRMA GALIZ-SV S.R.L. Bucharest Chişinău recent customer reviews

Driver was excellent

Siobhan D.

22 September 2025

Excellent service and courteous driver

Raul O.

8 May 2022

MirTrans-Express

3/57 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.5

Based on 7 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. MirTrans-Express ticket prices on this trip start at £31

MirTrans-Express Bucharest Chişinău recent customer reviews

Really bad the guy left us at the border while officers were checking our passports

Valdrin M.

16 November 2023

The bus got into an accident and we did not arrive to a final destination.

Irina M.

20 July 2023

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bucharest to Chişinău

How far is Chişinău from Bucharest by coach?
The distance between Bucharest and Chişinău by coach is approximately 222 miles (358 km).
Is there a way to reach Chişinău from Bucharest without a car?
You can travel to Chişinău from Bucharest by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

£33

22/11

£28

Today

£28

24/11

£28

25/11

£28

26/11

£28

27/11

£28

28/11

£28

The cheapest trip from Bucharest to Chişinău was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bucharest to Chişinău as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £33 for a bus ticket from Bucharest to Chişinău based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Infobus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.