The average train between Žilina and Żywiec takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Żywiec. 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 Żywiec. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Żywiec at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Skalite and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Żywiec? 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 Żywiec. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Żywiec station via Skalite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Žilina to Żywiec train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Żywiec train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zywiec station.
The distance between Žilina and Żywiec is 60.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Zywiec via Skalite and Zwardon in around 3h 25m.