The average train between Prague and Žilina takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 every 3 hours between Prague and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Žilina at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station and arriving at Zilina station via Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Prague to Žilina train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Žilina train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Zilina station.
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The distance between Prague and Žilina is 325.4 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilina via Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi in around 4h 57m.