What is the travel distance from Bratislava to Žilina?

The distance covered from Bratislava to Žilina is 170 km (106 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bratislava to Žilina?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava, and end it at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, in Žilina.

Bus Bratislava to Žilina from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	2:15am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	2:45pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	2:15am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	2:15am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	2:45pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	2:45pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	2:15am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	2:15am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	2:45pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:11 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bratislava to Žilina

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Žilina. The journey takes about 2 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day

2h 3mAverage Duration

170 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $44	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $21	Average Duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

SK Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Žilina?

Stops in Bratislava

A - Bratislava Airport

B - Petržalka Einsteinova

C - Most SNP

D - AS Mlynské nivy

E - Staatsgrenze

F - BTS Airport

Stops in Žilina

A - Zilina Autobusova Stanica

B - Žilina, SK

C - Žilina Bus Stop

D - Autobusová Stanica Zilina

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bratislava to Žilina by bus

What is the travel distance from Bratislava to Žilina?
The distance covered from Bratislava to Žilina is 170 km (106 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bratislava to Žilina?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bratislava Airport, in Bratislava, and end it at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, in Žilina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$50

11-19

$46

Today

$22

11-21

$24

11-22

$23

11-23

$36

11-24

$19

11-25

$40

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Žilina was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bratislava to Žilina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $50 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Žilina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-24.