The average train between Žilina and Prievidza takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina to Prievidza. 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 Prievidza. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Prievidza at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Vrútky and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Žilina to Prievidza? 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 Prievidza. However, there are services departing from Vrutky station and arriving at Prievidza station via Prievidza station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Žilina to Prievidza train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Vrutky station.
Žilina to Prievidza train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Prievidza station.
The distance between Žilina and Prievidza is 50.6 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Vrutky to Prievidza every 3 hours. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 1h 54m.