The average train between Vienna and Žilina takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna 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 Vienna and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Žilina at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Žilina station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Vienna to Žilina train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Žilina train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Vienna to Žilina train tickets online with ÖBB, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Žilina is 207.1 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Zilina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 3h 14m.