The average train between Stuttgart and Žilina takes 11h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 2 hours between Stuttgart and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Žilina station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Stuttgart to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Stuttgart to Žilina train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 5 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Žilina is 698.8 km. The road distance is 957 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Zilina via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 10h 48m.