The average train between Žilina and Debrecen takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Debrecen. 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 Debrecen. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Debrecen at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Kosice and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Debrecen? 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 Debrecen. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Debrecen station via Kosice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Žilina to Debrecen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Debrecen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Debrecen station.
The distance between Žilina and Debrecen is 284.2 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Debrecen via Kosice and Miskolc Tiszai in around 7h 42m.