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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Moldova takes 36h 36m and the fastest train takes 36h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Moldova. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 36m
Duration
1,321 km
Distance
$66
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Moldova train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Moldova. The earliest departure is at 7:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Moldova at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ploieşti Vest and take an average of 36h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Moldovan Railways (CFM)36h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Moldovan Railways (CFM)36h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Moldovan Railways (CFM)36h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Moldovan Railways (CFM)36h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Moldovan Railways (CFM)36h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Moldovan Railways (CFM)36h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Moldova? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Moldova.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,321.3 km
  • Duration: 36h 36m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Moldova?

You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Chisinau via Ploieşti Vest and Ploiesti Sud in around 28h 32m.

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