Žilina to Prešov Trains

Žilina to Prešov trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Žilina and Prešov takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Prešov. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration: 243 km
Distance: €21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Kysak

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Take the train from Zilina to Kysaktrain 505 / ...

3h 32m

€12–42

Žilina to Prešov train times

Trains run hourly between Žilina and Prešov. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Prešov at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

12:57 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
1:31 PM → 5:20 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
3:31 PM → 7:20 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:34 AM → 5:20 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:44 AM → 6:20 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
4:19 AM → 8:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:34 AM → 5:20 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:44 AM → 6:20 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
4:19 AM → 8:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

1:34 AM → 5:20 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:44 AM → 6:20 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
4:19 AM → 8:20 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Prešov? 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.

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Prešov, Slovakia?

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zilina to Kysak every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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