The average train between Zürich HB and Žilina takes 14h 32m and the fastest train takes 12h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Zürich HB 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 3 times a day between Zürich HB and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Žilina at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Žilina station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
Zürich HB to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zürich HB to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Zürich HB to Žilina train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zürich HB and Žilina is 781.2 km. The road distance is 1,077 km.
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Zilina via Wien Hbf and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 12h 31m.