Budapest to Žilina Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Žilina takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 412 km
Distance: €23
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...

4h 42m

€19–30

Budapest to Žilina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Žilina. 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 Žilina 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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:30 PM → 6:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 10:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest 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.