The average train between Žilina and Šaľa takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Šaľa. 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 Žilina and Šaľa. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Šaľa at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Trnava and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Šaľa? 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 Žilina to Šaľa. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Šaľa station via Trnava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Žilina to Šaľa train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Žilina station.
Žilina to Šaľa train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Galanta station.
The distance between Žilina and Šaľa is 134.8 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Žilina to Šaľa via Trnava and Galanta in around 3h.