The average train between Žilina and Bratislava takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Žilina to Bratislava. 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 Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Žilina station and arriving at Bratislava station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
Žilina to Bratislava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Bratislava train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Book your Žilina to Bratislava train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and RegioJet.
The distance between Žilina and Bratislava is 169.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zilina to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 2h 6m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.