- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Žilina to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Žilina to Prague will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 45 trains that leave Žilina for Prague on Sat, Jul 18, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 325 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LE1250
LE1250
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
SC 240
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)
EC 142
EC 144Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Žilina to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Prague:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Prague costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Žilina to Prague trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 344 · EC 112 | 4:35 PM Žilina station | 5h17 | 9:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
SC 240 | 5:57 PM Žilina station | 4h45 | 10:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ex 624 · EN 476 | 7:32 PM Žilina station | 7h37 | 3:09 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
LE1250 | 12:17 AM Žilina station | 5h51 | 6:08 AM Praha-Libeň | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1250 | 12:17 AM Žilina station | 5h58 | 6:15 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE1250+ RJ 1002 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 12:17 AM Žilina station | 9h01 | 9:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE1250+ RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague) | 12:17 AM Žilina station | 8h02 | 8:19 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
LE1250+ RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 12:17 AM Žilina station | 5h29 | 5:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 12:46 AM Žilina station | 5h00 | 5:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1100 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague) | 12:46 AM Žilina station | 7h46 | 8:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1002 (Návsí (Jablunkov) -> Prague) | 12:46 AM Žilina station | 8h32 | 9:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague) | 12:46 AM Žilina station | 7h33 | 8:19 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)+ LE1254 | 12:46 AM Žilina station | 9h57 | 10:43 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1004 (Opava východ -> Prague) | 12:46 AM Žilina station | 9h32 | 10:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EN 442 | 1:31 AM Žilina station | 5h55 | 7:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 680 · EC 282 | 3:04 AM Žilina station | 7h19 | 10:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Os 3302 · EC 222 | 4:37 AM Žilina station | 6h15 | 10:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Os 3302 · EC 222 · rj 512 | 4:37 AM Žilina station | 5h51 | 10:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 5:26 AM Žilina station | 7h30 | 12:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 5:26 AM Žilina station | 7h44 | 1:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 144 | 6:35 AM Žilina station | 5h17 | 11:52 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 6:54 AM Žilina station | 5h38 | 12:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 6:54 AM Žilina station | 5h24 | 12:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1010 (Havířov -> Prague) | 6:54 AM Žilina station | 7h24 | 2:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 6:54 AM Žilina station | 9h24 | 4:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 6:54 AM Žilina station | 11h24 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10710 · EC 220 | 7:02 AM Žilina station | 5h50 | 12:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10710 · EC 220 · SC 510 | 7:02 AM Žilina station | 5h26 | 12:28 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 348 · EC 116 | 8:35 AM Žilina station | 5h17 | 1:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10714 · EC 128 | 9:02 AM Žilina station | 5h50 | 2:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 142 | 10:35 AM Žilina station | 5h17 | 3:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 10718 · EC 126 | 11:02 AM Žilina station | 5h50 | 4:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10718 · EC 126 · SC 506 | 11:02 AM Žilina station | 5h26 | 4:28 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 5h15 | 4:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 5h29 | 4:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)+ LE414-PL | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 5h40 | 4:43 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)+ LE1266 | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 8h40 | 7:43 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 7h15 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 11h16 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 11:03 AM Žilina station | 9h15 | 8:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 346 · EC 114 | 12:35 PM Žilina station | 5h17 | 5:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10722 · EC 124 · SC 504 | 1:02 PM Žilina station | 5h26 | 6:28 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 10722 · EC 124 | 1:02 PM Žilina station | 5h50 | 6:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 140 | 2:35 PM Žilina station | 5h17 | 7:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 10726 · EC 122 · SC 500 | 3:02 PM Žilina station | 5h24 | 8:26 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Žilina to Prague run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
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