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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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 $28, while a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Vienna to Žilina:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Žilina costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $78 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€42). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 54m 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 Vienna to Žilina
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.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)5:36 PM9h05Vienna Hbf2:41 AMŽilina station$191One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)5:36 PM9h05Vienna Hbf2:41 AMŽilina station$191One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- EX 607+
REX 85:14 AM3h13Vienna Hbf8:27 AMŽilina station$191One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EX 609+REX 86:14 AM3h13Vienna Hbf9:27 AMŽilina station$191One-way1 transfer
- EX 627+REX 83:14 PM3h13Vienna Hbf6:27 PMŽilina station$191One-way1 transfer
- EX 631+REX 85:14 PM3h13Vienna Hbf8:27 PMŽilina station$191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:55 PM4h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:15 AMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 PM4h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:15 AMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště$211One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice)11:45 AM8h14Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:59 PMŽilina station$281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Žilina:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Žilina costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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 to go to Žilina by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, RegioJet a.s. to go to Žilina by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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