The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Žilina takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Žilina station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Frankfurt am Main to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Žilina train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 6 other operators.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Žilina is 729.8 km. The road distance is 1,115 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Zilina via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 11h 17m.