The average train between Trieste and Žilina takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 15h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Trieste 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 6 times a week between Trieste and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Trieste is at 2:37 PM which arrives into Žilina at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Žilina station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
Trieste to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Trieste to Žilina train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Trieste and Žilina is 544.9 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Zilina via Wien Hbf and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 10h 17m.