The average train between Prievidza and Banská Bystrica takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Prievidza 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 every 4 hours between Prievidza and Banská Bystrica. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Prievidza is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Banská Bystrica at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prievidza to Banská Bystrica. However, there are services departing from Prievidza station and arriving at Banská Bystrica station via Turcianske Teplice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Prievidza to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Prievidza station.
Prievidza to Banská Bystrica train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Banska Bystrica station.
The distance between Prievidza and Banská Bystrica is 38.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Prievidza to Banska Bystrica via Turcianske Teplice in around 2h 35m.