What is the travel distance from Bratislava to Žilina?

About 106 miles (170 km) separate Bratislava and Žilina.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Žilina?

The majority of buses traveling from Bratislava to Žilina start their journey at Bratislava Airport and wind up at Zilina Autobusova Stanica. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bratislava to Žilina from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 15m	2:50pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bratislava to Žilina on November 28
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 29
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: Last Wednesday at 7:55 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 the good way to reach Žilina. The journey takes about 2 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, 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$16 - $30	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $15	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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FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bratislava to Žilina by bus

What is the travel distance from Bratislava to Žilina?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bratislava to Žilina?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$25

11/22

$17

Today

$25

11/24

$15

11/25

$28

11/26

No data

11/27

$25

11/28

$16

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Žilina was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $28 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-24.