There are 4 ways to get from Bratislava Station to Žilina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...
2h 21m€9–19Bus
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilinabus 1291 / ...
3h 4m€16–28Drive 197.9 km
- Drive from Bratislava Station to Žilinacar 197.9 km
1h 52m€30–43Train via Hodžovo nám.
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...
2h 22m€10–20
Bratislava Station to Žilina by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bratislava Station to Žilina is to train which costs €9 - €19 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bratislava Station to Žilina is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Žilina. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Zilina. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Bratislava Station and Žilina is 201 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Bratislava Station to Žilina without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €9 - €19.
The train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Bratislava Station to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Bratislava Station to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Bratislava Station to Žilina is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €9 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Bratislava Station, Slovakia and Žilina, Slovakia?
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- RegioJet
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bratislava Station to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Bratislava Station to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava Station to Žilina is 198 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bratislava Station to Žilina.
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