The average train between Nuremberg and Žilina takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 2 hours between Nuremberg and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Žilina station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Nuremberg to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Nuremberg to Žilina train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 8 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Žilina is 555.5 km. The road distance is 891 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Zilina via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 9h 18m.