The average train between Kraków and Žilina takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków 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 4 times a day between Kraków and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 3:46 PM which arrives into Žilina at 7:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Žilina station via Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Kraków to Žilina train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Žilina train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Kraków to Žilina train tickets online with PKP Intercity, České dráhy (ČD) and LEO Express.
The distance between Kraków and Žilina is 127 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Zilina via Bohumin in around 3h 54m.