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

The cheapest way to get from Žilina to Vienna is to train which costs €15 - €27 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Žilina to Vienna is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Žilina and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Žilina and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Žilina and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zilina and arriving at Stephansplatz via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Simmering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Žilina to Vienna?

The distance between Žilina and Vienna is 268 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Žilina to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €15 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Žilina to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Vienna bus from?

Žilina to Vienna bus services, operated by Interbus sk, depart from Žilina station.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Vienna train from?

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

Train or bus from Žilina to Vienna?

The best way to get from Žilina to Vienna is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €15 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Žilina to Vienna bus arrive?

Žilina to Vienna bus services, operated by Interbus sk, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal station.

Where does the Žilina to Vienna train arrive?

Žilina to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Žilina to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Žilina to Vienna is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Žilina to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Žilina to Vienna?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Žilina to Vienna?

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There are 5 ways to get from Žilina to Vienna by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Zilina to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain 526 / ...
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Simmeringtrain 2501 / ...
3h 30m
€16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Žilina to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
4h 10m
Drive 262.4 km
1. Drive from Žilina to Viennacar 262.4 km
2h 40m
€44–63
Bus via Flughafen Wien Busterminal
1. Take the bus from Žilina to Vienna International Airportbus 1291 / ...
4h 20m
€33–51
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Žilina to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N1291 / ...
4h 35m
€25–40

Žilina to Vienna by train and subway

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Distance: 267.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Zilina to Stephansplatz via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Simmering, and Simmering in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Interbus sk operates a bus from Žilina to Vienna, International Busterminal 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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