The average train between Žilina and Nitra takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Nitra. 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 Nitra. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Nitra at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Žilina to Nitra? 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 Nitra. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Nitra station via Leopoldov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Žilina to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Nitra station.
The distance between Žilina and Nitra is 112.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Nitra via Leopoldov in around 3h.