Bus Mykolaiv – Chișinău
from 1,300 ₴when bought online
5–7 hThe Mykolaiv – Chișinău bus covers about 330 km, takes roughly 5–7 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 1,300 ₴ when bought online — 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
- 330 km
- Travel time
- 5–7 h
Mykolaiv – Chișinău bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:20Zupynka "TRTs City Center", prospekt Tsentralnyi; budynok 98 | 10:25Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 8h 5mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 03:10Bus Station | 11:00Airport | 7h 50min | daily | LikeBus |
| 03:10AS «Mykolaivskyi tsentralnyi avtovokzal» (pr. Bohoiavlenskyi, 21) | 10:55aeroport AZS "Lukoil" | 7h 45mintransfers: 1 | daily | MK BUS NIGHT |
| 04:30Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Sadova", prospekt Tsentralnyi | 13:25Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 8h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП |
| 05:30Bus Station | 13:00Airport | 7h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 11:15Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 18:15Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 7htransfers: 1 | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 13:50Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Sadova", prospekt Tsentralnyi | 21:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 7h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП |
| 14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 21:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 6h 55mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП |
| 15:10Avtostantsiia "Orion" | 23:15Zupynka "Aeroport Kyshyniv" (bilia AZS Lukoil) | 8h 5min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 15:40Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 22:15Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 6h 35min | daily | FIRMA ALGALIA SRL |
| 15:40Avtostantsiia "Pivdenna" | 23:15Zupynka "Aeroport Kyshyniv" (bilia AZS Lukoil) | 7h 35min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 16:55Avtostantsiia "Orion" | 01:00Zupynka "Aeroport Kyshyniv" (bilia AZS Lukoil) | 8h 5min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 17:00Bus Station | 01:15Airport | 8h 15min | daily | LikeBus |
| 18:30Bus Station | 02:00Аеропорт | 7h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 18:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 02:00Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 7h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
| 20:55Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 04:30Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 7h 35mintransfers: 1 | daily | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 1300 ₴ when bought online.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Mykolaiv – Chișinău route
The Mykolaiv – Chișinău bus links southern Ukraine with the Moldovan capital through the south-western border corridor. The route runs from Black Sea Mykolaiv to Chișinău and crosses the Ukrainian-Moldovan frontier, so total travel time depends on the queue at the checkpoint. Families visiting relatives on both sides of the border and entrepreneurs on business trips to Moldova rely on this connection. The journey is relatively short, so daytime departures are popular.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Mykolaiv to Chișinău trip take?
This is a short trip across Ukraine's south-western border. Pure driving time is modest, but the total duration depends heavily on clearing the Ukrainian-Moldovan checkpoint: during peak hours the border queue can add anywhere from half an hour to several hours. Check the exact arrival time in the schedule for your chosen departure.
Which documents do I need for the trip?
Because the route crosses a border, every passenger needs a valid biometric international passport — a domestic ID card is not enough to travel to Moldova. Children must have their own international travel document. Keep passports ready at the checkpoint for border and customs control on both sides.
Are there overnight departures?
Because the distance is relatively short, this route is mostly served by daytime departures, though some runs may start early in the morning or late in the evening depending on the carrier. The schedule always shows the current departure times for your chosen date during search, where you can see every option available that day.
Where does the bus depart from in Mykolaiv?
Departure is usually from a bus station or an agreed boarding point in Mykolaiv, with arrival at the coach terminal in Chișinău. The exact address and pickup point are listed in the details of your chosen departure and in the e-ticket after payment, so check them carefully before you travel.
How much is a Mykolaiv – Chișinău ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,300 ₴ 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 Mykolaiv – Chișinău route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 02:20, the last at 20:55. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Mykolaiv – Chișinău route?
Carriers on this route: АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ, LikeBus, MK BUS NIGHT, АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП, МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ, ORIONBUS, FIRMA ALGALIA SRL, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.