Next train departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	12:27pm	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:23pm	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	5:20pm	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	12:27pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	12:27pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	1:27pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	1:27pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	1:27pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	2:21pm	Žilina, SK	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Toilet Power outlets	7:50pm	Hlavná stanica	2h 42m	10:32pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Toilet Power outlets	7:50pm	Hlavná stanica	2h 42m	10:32pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Toilet Power outlets	7:50pm	Hlavná stanica	2h 42m	10:32pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Toilet Power outlets	7:50pm	Hlavná stanica	2h 42m	10:32pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Toilet Power outlets	7:50pm	Hlavná stanica	2h 42m	10:32pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on October 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	Fastest
Train Toilet Power outlets	7:50pm	Hlavná stanica	2h 42m	10:32pm	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 4m	6:27am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:23am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	1h 57m	7:20am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:51am	Bratislava-Vinohrady	2h 30m	8:21am	Žilina, SK	No tags

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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 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 17,693, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44train per day

2h 11mAverage Duration

168 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 22,854 - ARS 51,383	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 17,693 - ARS 32,462	Average Duration2h 11m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bratislava and Žilina?

Bratislava

A
Nové Mesto
Tomášikova 3496/56, 831 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
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B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia

Žilina

A
Žilina, SK
Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava 9, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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B
Zilina Autobusova Stanica
1. mája 735/30, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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Train companies

Slovak Rail

3.8/553 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

RegioJet

4.1/51,116 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.7

SK train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bratislava to Žilina by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bratislava to Žilina?
The cheapest train tickets from Bratislava to Žilina start at ARS 17,693. The average price for this train route is around ARS 19,994. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Bratislava to Žilina?
The average train trip from Bratislava to Žilina takes 2h 11m and covers 168 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 57m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Bratislava to Žilina route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 44 trains available per day, including services from Slovak Rail, RegioJet.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bratislava to Žilina?
The earliest train from Bratislava to Žilina departs at 4:15am. The latest train departs at 10:57pm.
What is the best train operator from Bratislava to Žilina?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1114 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bratislava to Žilina?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Bratislava to Žilina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bratislava to Žilina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Slovak Rail, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10-10

ARS 8,567

10-11

ARS 8,567

Today

ARS 8,396

10-13

ARS 8,396

10-14

ARS 8,380

10-15

ARS 8,396

10-16

ARS 8,396

10-17

ARS 8,396

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Žilina was searched and found on Oct 14, 2026 with a price of ARS 8,380

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

You can expect to pay from ARS 8,380 to ARS 27,518 for a train ticket from Bratislava to Žilina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 8,380 which is on 2026-10-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bratislava to Žilina?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 5m	Avg PriceARS 27,892	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 11m	Avg PriceARS 19,994	Daily Departures44

The best way to travel between Bratislava and Žilina is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost ARS 19,994 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from ARS 17,693. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Žilina, choose the train, as it will take you from Bratislava to Žilina in about 2h 11m —that's the fastest way to get there!