- Distance: 202.8 km
- Duration: 2h 58m
The average bus between Bratislava and Žilina takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bratislava to Žilina? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Žilina station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
Bratislava to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Bratislava to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Book your Bratislava to Žilina bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Bratislava and Žilina is 169.3 km. The road distance is 203 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Slovak Lines also services this route once daily.
