The train between Zurich and Žilina takes 12h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Žilina at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava hl.st. and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Žilina station via Bratislava hl.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
Zurich to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Zurich to Žilina train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Zurich and Žilina is 780.9 km. The road distance is 1,070 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Zilina via Bratislava hl.st. and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 11h 29m.
