The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chișinău to Budapest
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
1 d 14 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 19 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
743 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chișinău to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chișinău to Budapest will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £78.
To travel from Chișinău to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and flight for Chișinău to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chișinău to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 coach costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 743 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £171 Average Price |
25h 15m Average total duration 24h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chișinău to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chișinău to Budapest 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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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 47h25 | 06:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 46h20 | 13:20 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 47h15 | 14:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 38h45 | 05:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Chisinau, North Bus Station | 38h15 | 05:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chișinău to Budapest
Buses from Chișinău to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 24h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 743 km distance in 19h 0m.
Distance 743 km |
Average bus duration 24h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Express Busline, FlixBus from Chișinău to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Chișinău to Budapest with Infobus, Express Busline, FlixBus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Chișinău to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chișinău to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chișinău and Budapest
- 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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