THE SHORT VERSION
Chișinău to Prague at a glance.
- From
- Chișinău
- To
- Prague Praha
- Road distance
- About 1428 km
- Straight line
- 1112 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~18 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Prague to Chișinău →
- Border
- Moldova → Czechia. Passport and visa rules apply
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Chișinău
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Prague
Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
- ÚAN Praha-Florenc
East of the centre, at Florenc metro (lines B and C). Most long-distance coaches. - Na Knížecí
By Anděl metro (line B). Some domestic and international services.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- RegioJet and FlixBus both run frequent services; compare departure times.
KEEP GOING
From Prague, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Prague
More buses from Chișinău
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Chișinău from Prague by road?+
About 1428 km by road (1112 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Chișinău to Prague take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 18 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Chișinău?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Prague to Chișinău?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Prague to Chișinău guide.
Where does the bus from Chișinău arrive in Prague?+
It depends on the operator. In Prague, services use ÚAN Praha-Florenc, Na Knížecí. Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Prague?+
Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
What kind of bus runs from Chișinău to Prague?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Chișinău to Prague bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Prague by bus?+
Direct buses from Prague include Vienna, Berlin, Salzburg, Munich, Frankfurt and more. See all connections on our Prague bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Chișinău to Prague?+
This journey crosses from Moldova into Czechia. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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