The average train between Žilina and Vienna takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Žilina to Vienna. 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 hourly between Žilina and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Vienna at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Žilina to Vienna? 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 Vienna. However, there are services departing from Žilina station and arriving at Vienna station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Žilina to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Simmering station.
Book your Žilina to Vienna train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Wiener Linien.
The distance between Žilina and Vienna is 207.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Stephansplatz via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Simmering, and Simmering in around 3h 30m.