Bus Mykolaiv – Chișinău
from 1,400 ₴
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.
- Distance
- 330 km
- Travel time
- 5–7 h
Mykolaiv – Chișinău bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:05Zupynka "TRTs City Center", prospekt Tsentralnyi; budynok 98 | 11:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 9h 35min | Wed, Sat | ОГУРЦОВ Д.О. ФОП |
| 02:20Zupynka "TRTs City Center", prospekt Tsentralnyi; budynok 98 | 10:25Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 8h 5mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 03:10AS «Mykolaivskyi tsentralnyi avtovokzal» (pr. Bohoiavlenskyi, 21) | 10:55aeroport AZS "Lukoil" | 7h 45mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri, Sun | MK BUS NIGHT |
| 05:30Avtovokzal pr-t. Bohoiavlenskyi, 21 | 13:00Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 7h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 10:55Oshchadbank, vul. Marka Kropyvnytskoho, 118 | 18:00Avtobusna zupynka, navproty AZS "Lukoil" | 7h 5min | daily | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
| 13:50Zupynka "Torhivelnyi tsentr "Siti Tsentr" (zi storony vul. Sadova), vulytsia Sadova | 21:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 7h 50min | daily | АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП |
| 14:45Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 21:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 6h 55min | daily | АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП |
| 14:50Zupynka hromadskoho transportu "Sadova", prospekt Tsentralnyi | 21:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 6h 50min | daily | АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП |
| 15:30Avtostantsiia "Orion", vulytsia Malko-Tyrnovska; budynok 96 | 23:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 7h 30min | Wed, Fri, Sun | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 15:50Avtostantsiia "Pivdenna", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 8/7 | 23:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 7h 10min | Wed, Fri, Sun | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 16:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 01:00Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 8h 30min | daily | ДЖАГАР’ЯНЦ М.А. ФОП |
| 17:00Avtovokzal pr-t. Bohoiavlenskyi, 21 | 01:15Aэroport bulvar Dachiia, 87, bus stop near the gas station "Lukoil" | 8h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 17:15Avtostantsiia "Pivdenna", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 8/7 | 01:40Avtovokzal "Pivnichnyi", vulytsia Moshylor; budynok 2/1 | 8h 25min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 18:30Avtovokzal pr-t. Bohoiavlenskyi, 21 | 02:30AZS "Rompetromol" bilia AV "Pivnichnyi" Kalea Moshylor, 3 | 8htransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri, Sun | LIKEBUS |
| 20:55Avtovokzal pr-t. Bohoiavlenskyi, 21 | 03:30AZS "Rompetromol" bilia AV "Pivnichnyi" Kalea Moshylor, 3 | 6h 35mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri, Sun | LIKEBUS |
| 20:55Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", Bohoiavlenskyi prospekt; budynok 21 | 04:30Zupynka "Aeroport", bulvar Dachiia; budynok 80/3 | 7h 35min | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ |
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 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. Tickets are booked online in minutes: pick a date from the schedule, enter passenger details and pay by card in hryvnia directly on the site. The schedule shows available dates and free seats, and confirmation arrives right after payment.
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.
How much are tickets and how do I pay?
The price for a specific date is shown in the schedule during search — it varies by departure and carrier. This route is priced in hryvnia, so you can pay for your Mykolaiv – Chișinău bus tickets online by bank card directly on the site. Booking confirmation arrives immediately after a successful payment, with no need to visit a ticket office.
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 many buses run on the Mykolaiv – Chișinău route?
The typical schedule has up to 13 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 02:05, 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: ОГУРЦОВ Д.О. ФОП, АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ, MK BUS NIGHT, LIKEBUS, ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO", АВТОЕКСПРЕС-ДНІПРО ПП, ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ, ДЖАГАР’ЯНЦ М.А. ФОП, СЕВЕР-АВТО ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.