THE SHORT VERSION
Bucharest to Chișinău at a glance.
- From
- Bucharest București
- To
- Chișinău
- Road distance
- About 451 km
- Straight line
- 357 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~6 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Chișinău to Bucharest →
- Border
- Romania → Moldova. Passport and visa rules apply
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Bucharest
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Chișinău
Ask the seller where the service ends in Chișinău. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Chișinău, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Chișinău
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Bucharest from Chișinău by road?+
About 451 km by road (357 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Bucharest to Chișinău take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 6 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Bucharest?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Chișinău to Bucharest?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Chișinău to Bucharest guide.
Where does the bus from Bucharest arrive in Chișinău?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Bucharest to Chișinău?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Bucharest to Chișinău bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Chișinău by bus?+
Direct buses from Chișinău include Warsaw, Budapest, Prague, Iași, Otaci and more. See all connections on our Chișinău bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Bucharest to Chișinău?+
This journey crosses from Romania into Moldova. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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