The average train between Žilina and Austria takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Austria. 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 Austria. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Austria at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Austria? 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 Austria. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Austria station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Žilina to Austria train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Austria train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Simmering station.
The distance between Žilina and Austria is 385.7 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Stephansplatz via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Simmering, and Simmering in around 3h 36m.