The average train between Žilina and Salzburg takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Salzburg. 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 Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Salzburg station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Žilina to Salzburg train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Salzburg train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Žilina to Salzburg train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and Railjet.
The distance between Žilina and Salzburg is 448.3 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Salzburg Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 5h 58m.