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Trip Overview

The average train between Žilina and Bern takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. 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.

13h 11m
Duration
1,160 km
Distance
CHF 186
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Žilina to Bern train times

Trains run twice daily between Žilina and Bern. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 10:32 AM which arrives into Bern at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 24m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Žilina to Bern.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,160.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zilina to Bern via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 7m.

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