The average train between Nitra and Žilina takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Nitra 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 hourly between Nitra and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Nitra is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Žilina at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nitra to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Nitra station and arriving at Žilina station via Leopoldov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Nitra to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Nitra station.
Nitra to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Žilina station.
The distance between Nitra and Žilina is 112.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Nitra to Žilina via Leopoldov in around 3h 1m.