The average train between Michalovce and Žilina takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Michalovce 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 every 3 hours between Michalovce and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Michalovce is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Michalovce to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Michalovce station and arriving at Žilina station via Kosice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Michalovce to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Michalovce station.
Michalovce to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
The distance between Michalovce and Žilina is 237.8 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Michalovce to Zilina via Kosice in around 4h 20m.