The average train between Lučenec and Žilina takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Lučenec 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 Lučenec and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Lučenec is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Žilina at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Lučenec 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 Lučenec to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Lučenec station and arriving at Žilina station via Zvolen osob.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Lučenec to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Lučenec station.
Lučenec to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Žilina station.
The distance between Lučenec and Žilina is 120.1 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Lučenec to Žilina via Zvolen osob.st. in around 3h 38m.