The average train between Copenhagen and Žilina takes 20h 5m and the fastest train takes 18h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Žilina at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 20h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Žilina station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
Copenhagen to Žilina train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.
Copenhagen to Žilina train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Copenhagen to Žilina train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), RegioJet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Copenhagen and Žilina is 829.9 km. The road distance is 1,608 km.
You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Zilina via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi in around 16h 29m.