Bucharest to Chisinau

Bucharest to Chisinau

Bucharest
Chisinau
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Bucharest to Chisinau Destination Reviews

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Gwenllian
Loved this throwback travel experience despite the fact it was extremely hot and the guards were very grumpy
Bucharest to Chisinau, Train #402 2 Beds Sleeper, Romanian Railways, Aug 6, 2026
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Alexandra K
Everything was fine as we expected :)
Bucharest to Chisinau, Train #402 2 Beds Sleeper, Romanian Railways, Jun 3, 2026
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Stefanie
2 hrs delay but everthing Else went fine. Interesting experience: at the border train gets lifted and put from european to russian tracks Be aware: toilets are locked for hours(3 hrs) during passport Check and Lifting 12Go: again: 5 stars
Bucharest to Chisinau, Train #402 4 Beds Couchette, Romanian Railways, Oct 15, 2025
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Marius S
Very bed,
Bucharest to Chisinau, Train #402 1 Bed Sleeper, Romanian Railways, Aug 5, 2025
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Bucharest to Chisinau Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Galiz
Standard AC
00:45
08:20
$42.70
  5.0
Bus
MirTrans Express
Standard AC
01:30
10:00
$32.26
Bus
MirTrans Express
Standard AC
02:00
10:00
$32.78
Bus
MirTrans Express
Standard AC
02:45
10:00
$32.26
Bus
GAL Trans
Standard AC
03:07
11:45
$38.48
  5.0
Bus
Galiz
Standard AC
03:25
11:45
$42.70
  5.0
Bus
MirTrans Express
Standard AC
04:00
13:00
$32.78
Flight
LOT Polish Airlines
Economy
05:25
14:00
$683.91
Flight
LOT Polish Airlines
Economy
05:45
14:00
$682.66
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
06:05
15:30
$641.72
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
06:35
00:55
$422.41
Flight
Wizz Air Malta
Economy
06:55
08:05
$54.61
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
07:35
14:45
$533.80
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Business
08:10
20:30
$898.92
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
08:35
19:45
$397.54
Bus
GAL Trans
Standard AC
09:00
17:50
$37.95
  5.0
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Business
09:30
02:50
$759.83
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
09:50
15:30
$365.05
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
10:10
19:45
$250.04
Flight
Wizz Air Malta
Economy
10:35
11:45
$238.20

How to get from Bucharest to Chisinau

Travelling between Bucharest and Chisinau is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 55.04 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 44.45.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Chisinau?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 30 hours to travel between Bucharest and Chisinau depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bucharest and Chisinau. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 10m to reach Chisinau.

How much does it cost to get from Bucharest to Chisinau?

Travelling between Bucharest and Chisinau can be as cheap as USD 44.45 if you opt for a Galiz bus and as expensive as USD 55.04 if you buy a Alverstur Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bucharest and Chisinau ?

  • 2 from Bucharest to Chisinau starting from 09:00 Bucharest until 20:00 Bucharest

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bucharest to Chisinau.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bucharest to Chisinau, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 103.49.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bucharest and Chisinau

HiSky Europe, LOT Polish Airlines, Tarom, Tarom, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air Malta

Bus

Travelling from Bucharest to Chisinau overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bucharest and Chisinau

Alverstur, Galiz

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bucharest to Chisinau?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 69% took a train
  • 31% opted for a bus

Transportation from Bucharest to Chisinau

Facts about the transport from Bucharest to Chisinau

Cheapest Transport$45
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:35 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day2
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlverstur, Galiz, HiSky Europe, LOT Polish Airlines, Romanian Railways, Tarom, Tarom, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air Malta