The average train between Žilina and Timișoara takes 14h 48m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Timișoara. 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 3 times a day between Žilina and Timișoara. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Timișoara at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Timișoara? 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 Timișoara. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Timișoara station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
Žilina to Timișoara train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Timișoara train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Timisoara Nord station.
The distance between Žilina and Timișoara is 428.6 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Timisoara Nord via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Budapest-Nyugati, and Szolnok in around 11h 41m.