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Trip Overview

The average train between Žilina and Geneva takes 17h 59m and the fastest train takes 15h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 59m
Duration
1,317 km
Distance
CHF 241
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Žilina to Geneva train times

Trains run twice daily between Žilina and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 10:32 AM which arrives into Geneva at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 17h 59m. 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)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)21h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Žilina to Geneva? 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 Geneva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,316.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 59m

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

You can take a train from Zilina to Genève via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 15h 27m.

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