The average train between Brno and Žilina takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Brno 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 2 hours between Brno and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brno is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brno to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Brno station and arriving at Žilina station via Ostrava-Svinov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Brno to Žilina train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Brno to Žilina train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Brno to Žilina train tickets online with RegioJet, ÖBB EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brno and Žilina is 154.9 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilina via Ostrava-Svinov in around 4h 5m.