The average train between Žilina and Budapest takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Budapest. 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 every 4 hours between Žilina and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 56m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Žilina to Budapest? 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 Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zilina station and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Žilina to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Budapest train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
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The distance between Žilina and Budapest is 193.1 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Budapest-Nyugati via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 5h 19m.