There are 5 ways to get from Hungary to Žilina by train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...
4h 43m€19–31Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Žilinabus N1311 / ...
5h 57m€23–41Drive 250.8 km
- Drive from Budapest to Žilinacar 250.8 km
3h 45m€38–55Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to RuzomberokEurobusways
- Take the train from Ružomberok to Žilinatrain Os 3904 / ...
6h 30m€43–77Bus via Keleti pályaudvar M
- Take the bus from Budapest Keleti train station to Žilinabus 1311
6h 18m€28–51
Hungary to Žilina by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Žilina is to train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hungary to Žilina is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hungary to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Budapest Mexikói út and arriving at Žilina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Zilina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Hungary and Žilina is 412 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.
The best way to get from Hungary to Žilina without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Hungary to Žilina, including transfers.
Hungary to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Mexikói út station.
Hungary to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Hungary to Žilina is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Hungary and Žilina, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zilina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Žilina 6 times a week. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–50
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
Train from Ružomberok to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Train from Ružomberok to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- leoexpress.com
Train from Ružomberok to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.leoexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest Mexikói út to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest Keleti train station to Žilina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Ruzomberok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hungary to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.
Hungary to Žilina train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Žilina is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Hungary to Žilina.
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