The average train between Bratislava and Žilina takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Bratislava 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 hourly between Bratislava and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Žilina at 1:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Žilina station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
Bratislava to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Bratislava to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
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The distance between Bratislava and Žilina is 169.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice daily.