Bus Chișinău – Kyiv
from about 1,262 ₴
8–10 hThe Chișinău – Kyiv bus covers about 480 km, takes roughly 8–10 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at roughly 1,262 ₴ for a reservation paid to the driver in local currency — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
- Distance
- 480 km
- Travel time
- 8–10 h
Chișinău – Kyiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20Zupynka "AZS Rompetrol", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 3 | 10:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 9h 40min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 01:00Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 10:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 9h | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 05:30Zupynka «Aeroport», (vul. Bulevardul Dacia 80/3) | 18:30Avtostantsiia «Dachna», pr. Beresteiskyi, 142 | 13htransfers: 1 | daily | Pal Tour |
| 05:50AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1 | 18:30Avtostantsiia «Dachna», pr. Beresteiskyi, 142 | 12h 40mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pal Tour |
| 06:40Aeroport, bilia AZS Lukoil, Bulevardul Dacia 87 | 18:55st. m. Teremky, prospekt Akademika Hlushkova, 22 (zup. troleibusa №43) | 12h 15min | daily | Günsel lines |
| 07:00Airport | 19:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 12h | daily | LikeBus |
| 09:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 20:45Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 11h 45min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 09:10Airport | 21:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 12h 10min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | LikeBus |
| 10:00Gs station "Rompetromol" | 21:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 11h 20min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | LikeBus |
| 10:00AZS "Rompetrol", vul. Kalia Moshylor, 1 (navproty AV "Pivnichnyi") | 21:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2 | 11h | daily | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
| 16:30Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 05:40Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 13h 10min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 17:30Airport | 05:25Bus stop "Teremky" | 11h 55min | daily | LikeBus |
| 18:30Airport Bulevardul Dacia, 80/3, monument "Litak TU 134" (naproty AZS Lukoil) | 06:20A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17 | 11h 50min | daily | EuroClub |
| 22:00Gs station "Rompetromol" | 09:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 11h 20min | daily | LikeBus |
| 22:40Airport | 09:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 10h 40min | daily | LikeBus |
| 23:00AZS "Lukoil" | 09:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2 | 10h 50min | daily | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 20, from 1262 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-05. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Chișinău – Kyiv route
The Chișinău to Kyiv bus covers roughly 480 kilometres in 8–10 hours, crossing the Moldova–Ukraine border where passengers clear passport and customs control. This direction is popular with students heading to Ukrainian universities, migrant workers and Moldovans visiting relatives in Ukraine, plus Ukrainians returning home after a stay in Chișinău. Coaches typically leave from the Gară Sud bus station in Chișinău and arrive at a Kyiv bus terminal or a stop near a metro station, giving you easy access into the city. Your seat is reserved in advance, so you board with a confirmed ticket in hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the bus from Chișinău to Kyiv?
The trip takes about 8–10 hours over roughly 480 km. The exact time depends on traffic and how long the border crossing takes.
What documents do I need to cross the border on this route?
This is an international route, so you need a valid passport for travel. At the border you go through passport and customs control along with the other passengers.
Where does the bus depart in Chișinău and arrive in Kyiv?
Departure is usually from the Gară Sud station in Chișinău, with arrival at a Kyiv bus terminal or a stop near a metro station. Exact addresses are listed on your ticket.
Are there overnight buses from Chișinău to Kyiv?
Yes, some departures leave in the evening and arrive in Kyiv in the morning, which is convenient if you want to save daytime. Check the schedule for your date to see available departures.
How much is a Chișinău – Kyiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at roughly 1,262 ₴ — a reservation paid to the driver in local currency, so the hryvnia figure is indicative. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Chișinău – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:20, the last at 23:00. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Chișinău – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ, Pal Tour, Günsel lines, LikeBus, ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO", EuroClub. The line-up depends on the travel date.