The train between Brussels and Žilina takes 19h 39m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Brussels 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 week between Brussels and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 6:48 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien HBF and take an average of 19h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Žilina station via Wien HBF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.
Brussels to Žilina train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Žilina train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Brussels to Žilina train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), ÖBB and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Brussels and Žilina is 1,041.8 km. The road distance is 1,512 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Zilina via Wien HBF, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 18h 34m.
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