The average train between Vienna and Zilina takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Zilina. 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 Zilina. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Zilina 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 Zilina? 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 Zilina. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zilina station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Vienna to Zilina train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Zilina train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Vienna to Zilina train tickets online with ÖBB, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Railjet.
The distance between Vienna and Zilina is 231.1 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.