The average train between Žilina and Istebné takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Istebné. 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 2 hours between Žilina and Istebné. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Istebné at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Kraľovany and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Istebné. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Istebné station via Kraľovany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Žilina to Istebné train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Žilina station.
Žilina to Istebné train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Istebne station.
The distance between Žilina and Istebné is 35.1 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Žilina to Istebne via Kraľovany and Kralovany in around 1h 31m.