- Distance: 240.7 km
- Duration: 3h 22m
The average train between Žilina and Košice takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Košice. 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 Košice. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Košice at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. 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 Košice station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
Žilina to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Kosice station.
Book your Žilina to Košice train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), České dráhy (ČD) and RegioJet.
The distance between Žilina and Košice is 192.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zilina to Kosice every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Two other operators also service this route.
