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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Gara Nord | CheapestFastest |
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Get from Budapest to Chişinău
The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Chişinău?
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- BBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Chişinău
- AȘoseaua Hînceşti, Chișinău, Moldova
- BStrada Calea Moşilor, Chișinău, Moldova
- CStrada Piața Gării, Chișinău, Moldova
- D
Chisinau
Muncesti Hwy, Chisinau, Moldova - E
Strada Mitropolit Varlaam
Strada Mitropolit Varlaam 63, Chișinău, Moldova
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Chişinău by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Chişinău?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Chişinău start from $104. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Chişinău?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Chişinău is 18h 20m, covering a distance of 738 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by Express Busline.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Chişinău route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, SARVALTEH AUTO, Express Busline, Noe Trans, Calator 307, Infobus, Gal Transervice SRL.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Chişinău?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Chişinău at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Chişinău?
A bus trip from Budapest to Chişinău generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Chişinău?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Express Busline, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Chişinău?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company SARVALTEH AUTO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Chişinău?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Gal Transervice SRL, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Chişinău?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Express Busline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Chişinău was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Chişinău, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $102 to $241 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Chişinău based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-12-09.
Usually SARVALTEH AUTO will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
