There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Chișinău by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane ATH - RMO
3h 1m$162–300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus Citylines 83
- Take the bus from Vama Ruse to Chişinău Centrubus
26h 58m$104–173Drive 1,573.8 km
- Drive from Athens to Chișinăucar 1,573.8 km
19h 43m$330–477Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
- Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
29h 41m$138–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
34h 53m$143–236
Athens to Chișinău by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Chișinău is to bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) which costs $130 - $160 and takes 29h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Chișinău is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $160 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Chișinău. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Chişinău Centru via Ruse and Vama Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.
The distance between Athens and Chișinău is 1124 km. The road distance is 1573.8 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Chișinău without a car is to bus which takes 26h 58m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Athens to Chișinău, including transfers.
Athens to Chișinău bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Chișinău is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 26h 58m.
Athens to Chișinău bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, arrive at Ruse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Chișinău is 1574 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Athens to Chișinău.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Chișinău, Moldova?
Ulendo Airlink, Aura Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Chişinău Centru via Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel, Ruse, and Vama Ruse in around 26h 58m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chișinău International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–190
- Website
- auraairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Chișinău International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Phone
- (+373) 22 83 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinau
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Vama Ruse to Chişinău Centru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- 02 981 13 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tourist Service Holding AD
Bus from Athens to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $94
- Website
- Tourist Service Holding AD
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Pegasus
- Phone
- +373 78 348 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- galtrans.md
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chişinău Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- galtrans.md
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Website
- Flixbus
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