The average train between Salzburg and Žilina takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 hourly between Salzburg and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Žilina at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Žilina station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Salzburg to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Salzburg to Žilina train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Žilina is 448.3 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zilina via Wien Hbf and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 5h 57m.