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Bucharest to Žilina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bucharest and Žilina takes 32h 8m and the fastest train takes 31h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest 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.

32h 8m
Duration
1,248 km
Distance
€88
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Žilina train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Žilina. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Žilina at 12:27:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 32h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)BKKRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)31h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)BKKRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)31h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)BKKRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)31h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)BKKRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)31h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)BKKHungarian Railways (MÁV)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)32h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)BKKRailjetRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)31h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Žilina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,247.9 km
  • Duration: 32h 8m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Žilina, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Zilina via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar M, Nyugati pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 20h 46m.

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