The average train between Žilina and Belgrade takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Belgrade. 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 4 times a day between Žilina and Belgrade. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žilina is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Belgrade at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Belgrade? 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 Belgrade. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Belgrade station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Žilina to Belgrade train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Belgrade train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Beograd Centar station.
The distance between Žilina and Belgrade is 508.5 km. The road distance is 835 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Beograd Centar via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Budapest-Nyugati, Szeged, and Subotica in around 12h 29m.