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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Žilina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Vienna to Žilina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Žilina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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EX 619
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Žilina:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Žilina costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Žilina as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Žilina station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK to go to Žilina by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Regiojet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Žilina by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
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