The average train between Žilina and Novi Sad takes 14h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Novi Sad. 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 4 times a day between Žilina and Novi Sad. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Novi Sad at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 14h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Novi Sad station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
Žilina to Novi Sad train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Novi Sad train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Petrovaradin station.
The distance between Žilina and Novi Sad is 449.3 km. The road distance is 765 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Petrovaradin via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Budapest-Nyugati, Szeged, and Subotica in around 11h 50m.