Travelling with children needs extra preparation. The Chernivtsi — Chisinau route (450 km, 6 hours) suits families well: smooth roads, quick crossing at Porubne–Mamaliiga, and NextAirBus minibuses equipped for comfort.
Documents for children at the border
Both parents travelling:
- Birth certificate (required)
- Child’s passport (if available; under 16 optional)
One parent: birth certificate + notarised consent from the other parent.
Third party (grandparent, etc.): birth certificate + notarised authorisation from both parents.
⚠️ Important: Notarised consent is required even if one parent cannot travel due to illness. Border officers check strictly.
Child seat in the transfer
NextAirBus provides Group 0–2 child seats (up to 25 kg) free of charge on request. State the child’s age and weight when booking.
Making the journey comfortable
- 🎮 Download cartoons offline — Wi-Fi available, but prepare ahead
- 🍎 Snacks: fruit, yoghurt, biscuits
- 💤 Planned stops on request
- 🧸 Favourite toy or blanket
- 💊 First aid: motion sickness tablets, fever reducer
Chisinau with kids — what to see
- 🦁 Chisinau Zoo — one of the largest in Eastern Europe
- 🌿 Botanical Garden — 2,500 plant species
- 🎡 Rose Valley Park — carousels and rides
Transfer from 50 €/seat or from 100 €/vehicle. Call +380 99 224 36 27.
Book transfer Chernivtsi ↔ Chisinau
We reply within 15 minutes. Minibus up to 8 seats, Wi-Fi, A/C.
We reply within 15 minutes. Minibus up to 8 seats, Wi-Fi, A/C.