- Must visit
Muzeul Național de Artă al României
Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£32
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£32
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
8 h
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
8 h 11 m
Buses on 15 Oct
15
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chișinău to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chișinău to Bucharest will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 15 buses from Chișinău to Bucharest, including 15 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 357 km distance in an average of 8 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 20 m 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.
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FlixBus
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FlixBusBuses from Chișinău to Bucharest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 357 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 357 km |
Average bus duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 22:40 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Chișinău to Bucharest coaches for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7573802 | 22:00 Chișinău | 8h00 | 6:00 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 8h10 | 7:10 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
7491051 | 23:00 Chișinău | 8h10 | 7:10 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7491051 | 23:00 Chișinău | 9h00 | 8:00 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
7569450 | 4:00 Chișinău | 9h00 | 13:00 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7569450 | 4:00 Chișinău | 8h15 | 12:15 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7603616 | 9:00 Chișinău | 9h10 | 18:10 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 8h20 | 19:20 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
7490898 | 11:00 Chișinău | 8h40 | 19:40 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7490898 | 11:00 Chișinău | 8h20 | 19:20 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7599363 | 13:00 Chișinău | 8h40 | 21:40 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7599363 | 13:00 Chișinău | 9h00 | 22:00 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7526642 | 16:00 Chișinău | 9h00 | 1:00 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7526642 | 16:00 Chișinău | 8h45 | 0:45 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
7643550 | 20:00 Chișinău | 9h30 | 5:30 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Open-air museum with traditional houses, churches and farm buildings moved from across Romania, ideal for architecture and folklore.
Museum in Ceaușescu’s former residence, showing preserved private rooms, décor and daily life inside the late communist elite.
Atmospheric historic quarter with churches, inns, small lanes and restored buildings, ideal for walking and seeing old Bucharest.
Elegant central avenue linking major squares, theatres and historic buildings; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and atmosphere.
Large landscaped park around Herăstrău Lake with promenades, boat rentals and green space for a relaxed break from central traffic.
Sarmale are cabbage rolls stuffed with minced pork and rice, slowly cooked and often served with polenta. They are a festive Romanian staple.
Mici are skinless grilled minced meat rolls seasoned with garlic and spices. They are a beloved street and barbecue classic in Bucharest.
Ciorbă de burtă is a rich sour tripe soup with garlic, vinegar and cream. It is one of Romania’s most iconic traditional soups.
Elegant dining room showcasing modern Romanian cooking and tasting menus in a polished central setting.
Historic beer hall serving Romanian classics, grilled meats and local beer in a lively old-town setting.
Stylish restaurant focused on Romanian cuisine with refined plating and a more contemporary dining room.
Budget-friendly for a European capital: hotels, meals and public transport are generally cheaper than in Western and Central European city breaks.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up or add 5-10% for taxis, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
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Most Chișinău to Bucharest buses use the Chișinău to Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at București. Use this guide to compare Chișinău and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Chișinău has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Chișinău. ATMs are available at Chișinău.
Ticket office support is available at Chișinău.
Available at Chișinău: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chișinău: No specific accessibility provisions in place.
Chisinau, Autogara de Nord is 2 km from Chișinău city centre. Public transport options include:
Chisinau, Autogara de Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord. ATMs are inside the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord.
Available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chisinau, Autogara de Nord: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at București.
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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