Ljubljana to Žilina trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ljubljana and Žilina takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ljubljana 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.

10h 28m
Duration: 745 km
Distance: €138
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Villach

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Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
Take the train from Villach Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...

9h 24m

€87–223

Ljubljana to Žilina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ljubljana and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ljubljana is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Žilina at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

5:27 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h • 3 changes
7:29 PM → 12:27 PM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 4:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 4:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 4:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 4:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 4:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 4:27 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:27 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
Show more

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