Trains from Žilina to Bratislava

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: Žilina
    Departure location: Žilina, SK
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: RegioJetRegioJet
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $10
Train Žilina to Bratislava: Trip Overview

Train Žilina to Bratislava: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$12
Average train trip duration2h 2m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:03 AM
Distance105 miles (169 km)
Latest train departure6:09 AM
Please note, this information is subject to change.

Žilina to Bratislava Trains

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Žilina - Bratislava

The average train ticket price from Žilina to Bratislava is $12. The best way to find train tickets from Žilina to Bratislava is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Žilina and Bratislava is around 2h 2m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 106 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Žilina to Bratislava can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Žilina to Bratislava by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains traveling between Žilina and Bratislava leave from Žilina, SK or Zilina Autobusova Stanica and arrive at Bratislava Airport, Most SNP, Petržalka Einsteinova.

Once in Bratislava, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Primate’s Palace, Bratislava goes classical, Post-Socialist City Tour, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Žilina and Bratislava is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bratislava.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bratislava you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Žilina and Bratislava, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Žilina to Bratislava, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2h 35mAvg Price$15Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2h 2mAvg Price$12Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Žilina and Bratislava is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $12 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bratislava, choose the train, as it will take you from Žilina to Bratislava in about 2h 2m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Žilina by train?

Train from Bratislava to Žilina

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