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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 prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Žilina:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Žilina costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 3 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, Infobus, Interbus to go to Žilina by bus.
- Travel with Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Žilina by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
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