The average train between Zilina and Budapest takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Zilina to Budapest. 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 every 4 hours between Zilina and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Zilina is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Zilina to Budapest? 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 Zilina to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zilina station and arriving at Budapest station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Zilina to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Zilina to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Book your Zilina to Budapest train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zilina and Budapest is 185.7 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Budapest-Nyugati via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 5h 17m.