The average train between Novi Sad and Žilina takes 15h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Novi Sad 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 5 times a day between Novi Sad and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novi Sad is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Žilina at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Subotica and take an average of 15h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Novi Sad station and arriving at Žilina station via Subotica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
Novi Sad to Žilina train services, operated by Srbija Voz, depart from Petrovaradin station.
Novi Sad to Žilina train services, operated by Srbija Voz, arrive at Zilina station.
The distance between Novi Sad and Žilina is 449.3 km. The road distance is 765 km.
You can take a train from Petrovaradin to Zilina via Subotica, Szeged, Budapest-Nyugati, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 11h 27m.