The average train between Žilina and Pilsen takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Pilsen. 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 4 hours between Žilina and Pilsen. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Pilsen at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha hl.n. and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Pilsen station via Praha hl.n.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Žilina to Pilsen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Žilina station.
Žilina to Pilsen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Žilina to Pilsen train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Žilina and Pilsen is 391.6 km. The road distance is 556 km.
You can take a train from Žilina to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Praha hl.n. and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 6h 33m.