The average train between Zilina and Nitra takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Zilina to Nitra. 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 Zilina and Nitra. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Zilina is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Nitra at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zilina to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Zilina station and arriving at Nitra station via Leopoldov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Zilina to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Žilina station.
Zilina to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Nitra station.
The distance between Zilina and Nitra is 124.2 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Žilina to Nitra via Leopoldov in around 2h 52m.