The average train between Žilina and Čachtice takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Čachtice. 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 every 4 hours between Žilina and Čachtice. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Čachtice at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Nove Mesto Nad Vahom and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Čachtice. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Čachtice station via Nove Mesto Nad Vahom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Žilina to Čachtice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Čachtice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Nove Mesto Nad Vahom station.
The distance between Žilina and Čachtice is 89.7 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zilina to Nove Mesto Nad Vahom hourly. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 14m.