The average train between Opava and Žilina takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Opava 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 Opava and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Opava is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Opava to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Opava station and arriving at Žilina station via Ostrava-Svinov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Opava to Žilina train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Opava Vychod station.
Opava to Žilina train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Opava to Žilina train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), LEO Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Opava and Žilina is 99.8 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Opava Vychod to Zilina via Ostrava-Svinov in around 2h 24m.