The average train between Paris and Žilina takes 19h 38m and the fastest train takes 15h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 3 times a day between Paris and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 10:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 19h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Žilina station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
Paris to Žilina train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.
Paris to Žilina train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Paris to Žilina train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Paris and Žilina is 1,192.9 km. The road distance is 1,551 km.
You can take a train from Paris Est to Zilina via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 13h 42m.