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There are 6 ways to get from Prague to Zilina by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Praha hl.n. to Žilinatrain train Rj 1021 / ...
    4h 56m
    €21–40

  2. Train via Ostrava

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Sc / ...
    2. Take the train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilinatrain train Sc / ...
    4h 57m
    €20–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Žilinabus bus 915
    6h 15m
    €35–55

  4. Drive  388.3 km

    1. Drive from Prague to Žilinacar car 388.3 km
    4h 41m
    €62–89

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)plane plane PRG - TAT
    2. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Liptovsky Mikulastrain train
    4h 56m
    €37–424

  6. Train via Nádraží Zahradní Město

    1. Take the train from Praha-Zahradní Město to Žilinatrain train Rj 1003 / ...
    7h 2m
    €24–42

Prague to Zilina by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Zilina, Slovakia?

RegioJet operates a train from Praha hl.n. to Žilina 4 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Žilina 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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