The average train between Žilina and Braşov takes 22h 39m and the fastest train takes 20h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Braşov. 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 twice daily between Žilina and Braşov. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Braşov at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 22h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Braşov? 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 Braşov. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Braşov station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
Žilina to Braşov train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Braşov train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Brasov station.
The distance between Žilina and Braşov is 651.3 km. The road distance is 1,112 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Brasov via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Hlavná stanica, Stn. Petržalka, Bratislava-Petrzalka, and Hegyeshalom in around 18h 51m.