The average train between Šaľa and Žilina takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Šaľa 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.
Trains run hourly between Šaľa and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Šaľa is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Žilina at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Galanta and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Šaľa 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.
No, there is no direct train from Šaľa to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Šaľa station and arriving at Žilina station via Trnava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Šaľa to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Galanta station.
Šaľa to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
The distance between Šaľa and Žilina is 134.8 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Šaľa to Zilina via Galanta and Trnava in around 2h 44m.