The average train between Budapest and Zilina takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 every 4 hours between Budapest and Zilina. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Zilina at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zilina. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zilina station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Budapest to Zilina train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Zilina train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Budapest to Zilina train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Railjet.
The distance between Budapest and Zilina is 185.7 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zilina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 4h 43m.