The average train between Prague and Banská Bystrica takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Banská 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 5 times a day between Prague and Banská Bystrica. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Banská Bystrica at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Žilina and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Banská Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Banská Bystrica station via Žilina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Prague to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha hl.n. station.
Prague to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Banska Bystrica station.
Book your Prague to Banská Bystrica train tickets online with RegioJet and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Prague and Banská Bystrica is 373.7 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Praha hl.n. to Banska Bystrica via Žilina and Zilina in around 7h 7m.