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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Žilina, SK | Hlavní nádraží | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Žilina, SK | Hlavní nádraží | No tags | ||||
| Train | Žilina, SK | Prague Liben Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Žilina, SK | Hlavní nádraží | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Žilina to Prague
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Prague. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Žilina and Prague?
Žilina
- APavla Országha Hviezdoslava 9, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
- B1. mája 735/30, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
Prague
- A300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
- BPrague Main Railway Station, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia
- CAviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
- DKřižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
- EPraha-Holešovice, Partyzánská 1546/26, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia
- FChlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Žilina to Prague by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Žilina to Prague?
The cheapest train tickets from Žilina to Prague start from PEN 36. The average price for this train route is around PEN 249. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Žilina to Prague?
The average train journey time from Žilina to Prague is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 201 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 45m and is operated by Slovak Rail.
Which train operators serve the Žilina to Prague route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Slovak Rail, RegioJet, Leo Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Žilina to Prague?
The earliest train from Žilina to Prague departs at 00:17. And the latest train departs at 17:57.
Which is the best train operator from Žilina to Prague?
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 1074 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Žilina to Prague?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Žilina to Prague?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Žilina to Prague?
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.
The cheapest trip from Žilina to Prague was searched and found on 2 May 2026 with a price of PEN 44To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Žilina to Prague as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 44 to PEN 242 for a train ticket from Žilina to Prague based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 44, which is on 2026-05-02.
Usually Slovak Rail, RegioJet will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
