The average train between Cluj-Napoca and Žilina takes 23h 22m and the fastest train takes 20h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cluj-Napoca 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 twice daily between Cluj-Napoca and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cluj-Napoca is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Žilina at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Dej Călători and take an average of 23h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cluj-Napoca 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca station and arriving at Žilina station via Dej Călători. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
Cluj-Napoca to Žilina train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
Cluj-Napoca to Žilina train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Zilina station.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Žilina is 453.1 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Zilina via Dej Călători, Dej Calatori, Debrecen, Miskolc Tiszai, and Kosice in around 15h 49m.