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There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Zilina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Praha hl.n. to Žilinatrain train Sc 241 / ...
    4h 41m
    €18–40

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Žilinabus bus 915
    6h 10m
    €35–55

  3. Drive  390.5 km

    1. Drive from Prague to Žilinacar car 390.5 km
    4h 32m
    €64–93

  4. Train via Ostrava

    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 Ic / ...
    5h 42m
    €19–117

  5. Train via Olomouc

    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Olomouc Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilinatrain train Ic / ...
    6h 4m
    €18–118

Prague to Zilina by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Praha hl.n. to Žilina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Žilina once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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