The average train between Košice and Zilina takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Košice to Zilina. 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 hourly between Košice and Zilina. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Košice is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Zilina at 2:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Košice station and arriving at Zilina station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
Košice to Zilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Kosice station.
Košice to Zilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Košice to Zilina train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and RegioJet.
The distance between Košice and Zilina is 160.8 km. The road distance is 241 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Kosice to Zilina every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 57m. RegioJet also services this route every 4 hours.