What is the cheapest way to get from Žilina to Detva?

The cheapest way to get from Žilina to Detva is to train which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Žilina to Detva?

The fastest way to get from Žilina to Detva is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Žilina and Detva?

No, there is no direct bus from Žilina to Detva station. However, there are services departing from Žilina and arriving at Detva Bus Station via Ziar nad Hronom Slovenskeho narodneho povstania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Žilina and Detva?

No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Detva. However, there are services departing from Zilina and arriving at Detva via Banska Bystrica and Zvolen osob.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Žilina to Detva?

The distance between Žilina and Detva is 140 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.

How do I travel from Žilina to Detva without a car?

The best way to get from Žilina to Detva without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €10 - €18.

How long does it take to get from Žilina to Detva?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Žilina to Detva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Detva bus from?

Žilina to Detva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Žilina station.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Detva train from?

Žilina to Detva train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.

Train or bus from Žilina to Detva?

The best way to get from Žilina to Detva is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €10 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Žilina to Detva bus arrive?

Žilina to Detva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žiar nad Hronom station.

Where does the Žilina to Detva train arrive?

Žilina to Detva train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Banska Bystrica station.

Can I drive from Žilina to Detva?

Yes, the driving distance between Žilina to Detva is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Žilina to Detva.

Where can I stay near Detva?

There are 144+ hotels available in Detva.

Žilina to Detva - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Žilina to Detva by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Zilina to Banska Bystricatrain 947 / ...
2. Take the train from Banska Bystrica to Zvolen Osobna Stanicatrain Re / ...
3h 12m
€11–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Žilina to Žiar nad Hronombus 1311
2. Take the bus from Ziar nad Hronom Slovenskeho narodneho povstania to Detva Bus Stationbus Slovak Lines 707803
3h 34m
€18–29
Drive 133.2 km
1. Drive from Žilina to Detvacar 133.2 km
1h 50m
€20–29

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Distance: 139.7 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Detva, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Zilina to Detva via Banska Bystrica, Zvolen Osobna Stanica, Zvolen osob.st., and Detva in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Žilina to Detva via Žiar nad Hronom, Ziar nad Hronom Slovenskeho narodneho povstania, and Detva Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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