The average train between Bern and Žilina takes 15h 33m and the fastest train takes 13h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Žilina. 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 Bern and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 1:31 PM which arrives into Žilina at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Žilina? 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 Bern to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Žilina station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
Bern to Žilina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Žilina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Bern to Žilina train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Žilina is 875.1 km. The road distance is 1,193 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Zilina via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 14h 28m.