The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Chișinău
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
16 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
743 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Chișinău is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Chișinău will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 2 buses that leave Budapest for Chișinău every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 743 km distance in an average of 18 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 21 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Chișinău
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Chișinău among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 743 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£91 Average Price | £154 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
23h 59m Average total duration 23h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 34m Average total duration 39h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Chișinău bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Chișinău coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:00 Budapest | 16h30 | 07:30 Chișinău | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Chișinău
Buses from Budapest to Chișinău run on average 10 times per day, taking around 23h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £40 by flight.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 743 km distance in 16h 0m.
Distance 743 km |
Average bus duration 23h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Express Busline, FlixBus from Budapest to ChișinăuYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Chișinău with Infobus, Express Busline, FlixBus for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Chișinău coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Chișinău by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chișinău, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, which is located around 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chisinau, Gara Feroviara, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Chișinău
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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