The average train between Vienna and Zilina takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Zilina at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Simmering and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 28m • 2 changesWant 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 Wien Simmering station and arriving at Zilina station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Vienna to Zilina train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Simmering station.
Vienna to Zilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
The distance between Vienna and Zilina is 231.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zilina via Simmering, Wien Simmering, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 3h 40m.