The average train between Žilina and Bern takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 12h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Bern. 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 twice daily between Žilina and Bern. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 11:37 AM which arrives into Bern at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Bern? 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 Žilina to Bern. However, there are services departing from Zilina station and arriving at Bern station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Žilina to Bern train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Žilina to Bern train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Žilina and Bern is 875.1 km. The road distance is 1079 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Bern via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 7m.