Bus Kyiv – Chișinău
from 1,450 ₴
8–10 hThe Kyiv – Chișinău 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.
- Distance
- 480 km
- Travel time
- 8–10 h
Kyiv – Chișinău bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, st. m. Demiivska, pr. Nauky, 1/2 | 19:30AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1 | 13h 30min | daily | Pal Tour |
| 06:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 19:30AV Pivnichnyi, vul. Moshylor, 2/1 | 13h | daily | Pal Tour |
| 07:30AS "Dachna" prospekt Beresteiskyi, 142 | 20:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi" vulytsia Moshylor, 2/1 | 12h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 08:30AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 21:00Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 12h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 10:30Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 22:10Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 11h 40min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 11:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 22:10Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 11h 10min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 14:50smt "Hatne" vulytsia Optymistychna, 1, avtobusna zupynka | 01:15Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 10h 25min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 16:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 04:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 11h 40min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 16:50smt "Hatne" vulytsia Optymistychna, 1, avtobusna zupynka | 03:30AZS "Rompetromol" bilia AV "Pivnichnyi" Kalea Moshylor, 3 | 10h 40min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 17:05Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 04:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 10h 55min | daily | ТРАНСМАРІН ТОВ |
| 21:10a/v Tsentralnyi (Nauky, 1) | 09:10Airport Bulevardul Dacia, 80/3, monument "Litak TU 134" (naproty AZS Lukoil) | 12h | daily | EuroClub |
| 22:10AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 11:00Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 12h 50min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 22:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", metro Demiivska; prospekt Nauky; budynok 1/2 | 10:25Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 11h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 22:40Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Metro Teremky" (cherez dorohu mahazyn Fora), prospekt Akademika Hlushkova; budynok 22 | 10:25Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 11h 45mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 23:30AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 13:00Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 13h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 23:45smt "Hatne" vulytsia Optymistychna, 1, avtobusna zupynka | 13:00Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 13h 15min | daily | LIKEBUS |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. 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. Tickets are easy to buy online and pay for by card right away — no callbacks, no waiting for confirmation. 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.
How do I pay — online or to the driver?
For this route you can buy and pay for your ticket by card online on the site. Your seat is confirmed instantly, so there's no need to arrange payment with the driver or carry cash. The e-ticket arrives right after payment.
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 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, EuroClub, АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.