The average train between Kielce and Žilina takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Kielce 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 3 times a day between Kielce and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kielce is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Žilina at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Krakow Glowny and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kielce to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Kielce station and arriving at Žilina station via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Kielce to Žilina train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Kielce Glowne station.
Kielce to Žilina train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Kielce to Žilina train tickets online with PKP Intercity, LEO Express and České dráhy (ČD).
The distance between Kielce and Žilina is 227.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Kielce Glowne to Zilina via Krakow Glowny and Bohumin in around 5h 54m.