The average bus between Bratislava Airport (BTS) and Žilina takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Žilina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bratislava Airport (BTS) and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava Airport (BTS) is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Airport (BTS) station and arriving at Žilina station via Žilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Book your Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Žilina bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Bratislava Airport (BTS) and Žilina is 162.7 km. The road distance is 211 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m.