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Trip Overview

The train between Žilina and Bucharest takes 21h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Žilina to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 6m
Duration
1,376 km
Distance
$295
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Žilina to Bucharest train times

Trains run once daily between Žilina and Bucharest. The service departs Žilina at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Bucharest at 13:38:00. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 21h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Bucharest? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,376.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 6m

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Zilina to Bucuresti Nord via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 21h 47m.

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