The average train between Brezno and Žilina takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Brezno 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 every 3 hours between Brezno and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Brezno is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Žilina at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brezno to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Brezno station and arriving at Žilina station via Banska Bystrica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Brezno to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Brezno station.
Brezno to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
The distance between Brezno and Žilina is 80.3 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Brezno to Zilina via Banska Bystrica in around 3h 12m.