The average train between Žilina and Linz takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Linz. 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 Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Linz at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Linz. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Linz station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Žilina to Linz train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Linz train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Žilina to Linz train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and Railjet.
The distance between Žilina and Linz is 341.9 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Linz/Donau Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 4h 47m.