Bus Kyiv – Chișinău
from 1,431 ₴when bought online
10–14 hUpcoming buses Kyiv – Chișinău
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Kyiv – Chișinău bus takes 10–14 h, usually about 12 h (480 km, via Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia and Mohyliv-Podilskyi). Up to 16 trips a day by 6 carriers, tickets from 1,431 ₴.
- on the road
- 10–14 h
- when bought online
- from 1,431 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 16
- carriers
- 6
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. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 23:45. 11 of 16 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Chișinău – KyivKyiv – Chișinău bus schedule
- 06:00Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, st. m. Demiivska, pr. Nauky, 1/219:30AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1
13h 30min · daily · Pal Tour
transfers: 1
- 07:10Avtostantsiia «Dachna», pr. Beresteiskyi, 14219:30AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1
12h 20min · daily · Pal Tour
transfers: 1
- 07:30Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G21:00Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
13h 30min · daily · LikeBus
- 08:50Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 121:00Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
12h 10min · daily · LikeBus
- 11:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/222:10Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1
11h 10min · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ
- 12:30Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G01:15+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
12h 45min · daily · LikeBus
- 14:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska, pr. Nauky 1/2, platformy 5-602:00+1Aeroport, bilia AZS Lukoil, Bulevardul Dacia 87
12h · Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · Günsel lines
- 14:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.01:15+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
10h 45min · daily · LikeBus
- 14:50Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 101:15+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
10h 25min · daily · LikeBus
- 16:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.03:00+1Аеропорт бульвар Дачія, 80/3
10h 30min · daily · LikeBus
- 17:05Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/204:00+1Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1
10h 55min · daily · ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ
- 20:30A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-1709:10+1Airport Bulevardul Dacia, 80/3, monument "Litak TU 134" (naproty AZS Lukoil)
12h 40min · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · EuroClub
- 22:30Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 111:00+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
12h 30min · daily · LikeBus
- 23:15Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/210:25+1Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3
11h 10min · daily · АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 23:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.13:00+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
13h 30min · daily · LikeBus
- 23:45Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 113:00+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87
13h 15min · daily · LikeBus
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, st. m. Demiivska, pr. Nauky, 1/2 | 19:30AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1 | 13h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pal Tour |
| 07:10Avtostantsiia «Dachna», pr. Beresteiskyi, 142 | 19:30AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1 | 12h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pal Tour |
| 07:30Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G | 21:00Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 13h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 08:50Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 1 | 21:00Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 12h 10min | daily | LikeBus |
| 11:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 22:10Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 11h 10min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 12:30Bus station "Persha" Zdolbunivska street, 7G | 01:15+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 12h 45min | daily | LikeBus |
| 14:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska, pr. Nauky 1/2, platformy 5-6 | 02:00+1Aeroport, bilia AZS Lukoil, Bulevardul Dacia 87 | 12h | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Günsel lines |
| 14:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2. | 01:15+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 10h 45min | daily | LikeBus |
| 14:50Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 1 | 01:15+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 10h 25min | daily | LikeBus |
| 16:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2. | 03:00+1Аеропорт бульвар Дачія, 80/3 | 10h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 17:05Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 04:00+1Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 10h 55min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 20:30A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17 | 09:10+1Airport Bulevardul Dacia, 80/3, monument "Litak TU 134" (naproty AZS Lukoil) | 12h 40min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | EuroClub |
| 22:30Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 1 | 11:00+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 12h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 23:15Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 10:25+1Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 11h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 23:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2. | 13:00+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 13h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 23:45Bus stop "Gatne" Optimistychna street, 1 | 13:00+1Airport Bulevard Dacia, 87 | 13h 15min | daily | LikeBus |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Kyiv – Chișinău route
The Kyiv to Chișinău bus links the two capitals via Vinnytsia or Uman and the Ukraine–Moldova border crossing at Mohyliv-Podilskyi / Otaci on the Dniester, or Palanca further south. The trip runs 8–10 hours depending on the route and the queue at the border, where documents and transit are checked. Travellers include students, migrant workers, families visiting relatives and small cross-border traders. The schedule favours evening and overnight departures from Kyiv stations, so you arrive in central Chișinău by morning. Check the current timetable and pick a departure with a convenient border-crossing time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kyiv to Chișinău bus?
The trip takes roughly 8–10 hours. The exact time depends on the route (via Vinnytsia or Uman), the chosen border crossing and the queue at the Ukraine–Moldova frontier. Overnight services are often quicker thanks to lighter traffic.
What documents do I need to travel to Moldova?
You need a valid biometric international passport to cross the border. Ukrainian citizens can enter Moldova visa-free. Expect possible queues and document checks at the crossing, so allow extra time for border control.
Are there overnight Kyiv to Chișinău buses?
Yes, most departures leave in the evening or at night to arrive in Chișinău by morning. This suits travellers who don't want to spend a working day on the road. Check the current departures in the schedule when searching for tickets.
Where does the bus depart from in Kyiv?
Departures are usually from Kyiv bus stations — most often the Central Bus Station or terminals near metro stops. The exact boarding point is shown on your ticket and in the details of your chosen trip, so check it before you travel.
How much is a Kyiv – Chișinău ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,431 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. 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 Kyiv – Chișinău route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 23:45. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Chișinău route?
Carriers on this route: Pal Tour, LikeBus, ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ, Günsel lines, EuroClub, АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.
How do I return a Kyiv – Chișinău ticket?
A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.
How much luggage can I take on the Kyiv – Chișinău bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.