The average train between Prague and Zilina takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Zilina. 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 Prague and Zilina. 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 Zilina at 2:41 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prague station and arriving at Zilina station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
Prague to Zilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Praha hl.n. station.
Prague to Zilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Žilina station.
Book your Prague to Zilina train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), LEO Express and RegioJet.
The distance between Prague and Zilina is 356.8 km. The road distance is 456 km.
RegioJet operates a train from Praha hl.n. to Žilina 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Two other operators also service this route.