The average train between Žilina and Starý Smokovec takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Starý Smokovec. 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 Starý Smokovec. The earliest departure is at 2:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Starý Smokovec at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Starý Smokovec. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Starý Smokovec station via Poprad-Tatry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Žilina to Starý Smokovec train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Starý Smokovec train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Poprad-Tatry station.
The distance between Žilina and Starý Smokovec is 108 km. The road distance is 152 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zilina to Poprad-Tatry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–13 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Three other operators also service this route.