The average train between Poprad and Banska Bystrica takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Poprad to Banska Bystrica. 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 3 hours between Poprad and Banska Bystrica. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Poprad is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Banska Bystrica at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poprad to Banska Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Poprad station and arriving at Banska Bystrica station via Vrutky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Poprad to Banska Bystrica train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Poprad-Tatry station.
Poprad to Banska Bystrica train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Banska Bystrica station.
The distance between Poprad and Banska Bystrica is 85.5 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Poprad-Tatry to Banska Bystrica via Vrutky in around 3h 20m.