The average train between Žilina and Erlangen takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Erlangen. 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 Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Erlangen? 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 Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Erlangen station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Žilina to Erlangen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Erlangen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Žilina to Erlangen train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Žilina and Erlangen is 560.6 km. The road distance is 914 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Erlangen via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 34m.