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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Žilina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Žilina
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Žilina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Žilina:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Žilina costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $51 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€35). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 1h 53m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Žilina
How to get from Bratislava to Žilina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Žilina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
7:50 PM 2h42 Bratislava hlavná stanica 10:32 PM Žilina station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
7:50 PM 2h42 Bratislava hlavná stanica 10:32 PM Žilina station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)
7:50 PM 2h42 Bratislava hlavná stanica 10:32 PM Žilina station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Žilina:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Žilina costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Žilina as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Žilina station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Žilina by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s. to go to Žilina by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s..
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