How far is Žilina from Bratislava by coach?

The distance between Bratislava and Žilina by coach is approximately 106 miles (170 km).

Is there a way to reach Žilina from Bratislava without a car?

You can travel to Žilina from Bratislava by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Bratislava to Žilina from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bratislava to Žilina on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	02:15	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Žilina on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	02:15	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest

Next departures from Bratislava to Žilina on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	02:15	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Žilina on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	02:15	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Bratislava to Žilina on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	2h 35m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:10	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	3h 5m	02:15	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day

2h 3mAverage duration

105 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £24	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £12	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Žilina?

Stops in Bratislava

A
Bratislava Airport
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B
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Stops in Žilina

A
Zilina Autobusova Stanica
1. mája 735/30, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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B
Žilina, SK
Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava 9, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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C
Žilina Bus Stop
Mariánske námestie 52/27, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
D
Autobusová Stanica Zilina
1. mája 762/21, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bratislava to Žilina

How far is Žilina from Bratislava by coach?
The distance between Bratislava and Žilina by coach is approximately 106 miles (170 km).
Is there a way to reach Žilina from Bratislava without a car?
You can travel to Žilina from Bratislava by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£25

20/11

£12

Today

£14

22/11

£13

23/11

£20

24/11

£11

25/11

£22

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The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Žilina was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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 £11 to £25 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 £11, which is on 2025-11-24.