How much does a bus ticket from Budapest to Chişinău cost?

The bus ticket price from Budapest to Chişinău starts at R 1 300. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Chişinău is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Chişinău?

The average travel time between Budapest and Chişinău is around 18h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 744 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Budapest and Chişinău?

The number of buses from Budapest to Chişinău can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Budapest to Chişinău by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Budapest to Chişinău?

When taking the bus from Budapest to Chişinău, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, SARVALTEH AUTO, Express Busline.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Chişinău?

Buses travelling between Budapest and Chişinău leave from Népliget or Mexikói út and arrive at Gara Feroviară, Gara Sud, Gara Nord.

Bus Budapest to Chişinău from R 1 242 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Budapest to Chişinău on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Népliget	16h	10:00	Gara Feroviară	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Népliget	15h	10:00	Gara Feroviară	Fastest
Bus	18:30	McDonalds, Szigetszentmiklós M0 19-es km	18h 20m	13:50	Gara Sud	No tags
Bus	13:00	Könyves Kálmán	1d 14h	04:00	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	18:30	McDonalds, Szigetszentmiklós M0 19-es km	18h 10m	13:40	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	23:59	Könyves Kálmán	1d 21h	22:10	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	12:25	Kelenföld	1d 14h	04:00	Gara Nord	No tags
Bus	13:25	Mexikói út	1d 13h	04:00	Gara Nord	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:41 AM CET.

Get from Budapest to Chişinău

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 300, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

18h 40mAverage duration

737 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511 278 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

SARVALTEH AUTO

4.5/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi5

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Noe Trans

Calator 307

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Based on 490 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the power outlets. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 383

EXPRESS BUSLINE Budapest Chişinău recent customer reviews

Everything was more than great, even more the extra coffee service. The music was a bit too loud sometimes even when it was around midnight. But nevertheless we could sleep because we were that tired

Mark K.

23 July 2021

Gal Transervice SRL

4/540 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

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Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Chişinău?

Stops in Budapest

A - Népliget

B - Mexikói út

C - Kelenföld

D - Budapest Airport

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Nyugati

Stops in Chişinău

A - Gara Feroviară

B - Gara Sud

C - Gara Nord

D - Chisinau

E - Strada Mitropolit Varlaam

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Chişinău by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Budapest to Chişinău cost?
The bus ticket price from Budapest to Chişinău starts at R 1 300. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Chişinău is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Chişinău?
The average travel time between Budapest and Chişinău is around 18h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 744 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Budapest and Chişinău?
The number of buses from Budapest to Chişinău can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Budapest to Chişinău by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Budapest to Chişinău?
When taking the bus from Budapest to Chişinău, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, SARVALTEH AUTO, Express Busline.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Chişinău?
Buses travelling between Budapest and Chişinău leave from Népliget or Mexikói út and arrive at Gara Feroviară, Gara Sud, Gara Nord.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

R 1 251

10/11

No data

Today

R 1 361

12/11

R 1 360

13/11

R 1 355

14/11

R 1 358

15/11

R 1 367

16/11

R 1 262

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Chişinău was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 251

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 251 to R 2 991 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Chişinău based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 262, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually FlixBus, Calator 307 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.