The average train between Brussels and Zilina takes 19h 30m and the fastest train takes 19h 12m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Brussels to Zilina. 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 Zilina. The earliest departure is at 6:48 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brussels is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Zilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien HBF and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Zilina. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord station and arriving at Žilina station via Wien HBF station and Bratislava hl.st. station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Brussels to Zilina train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Zilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Žilina station.
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The distance between Brussels and Zilina is 1073.4 km. The road distance is 1252 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Žilina via Wien HBF, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava hl.st. in around 19h 4m.
