The average train between Žilina and Lučenec takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Lučenec. 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 3 times a day between Žilina and Lučenec. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Lučenec at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Lučenec. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Lučenec station via Zvolen osob.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Žilina to Lučenec train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Žilina station.
Žilina to Lučenec train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Lučenec station.
The distance between Žilina and Lučenec is 120.1 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Žilina to Lučenec via Zvolen osob.st. in around 3h 22m.