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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 bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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€25 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m 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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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 Vienna to Žilina by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Žilina
Travel to Žilina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Žilina.
There are 2 travel options from Vienna to Žilina: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Žilina from Vienna is a train with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Žilina:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Žilina costing on average $14 (€12).
The quickest way to travel between Vienna and Žilina is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes on average 3 h 49 min.
You should expect to travel around 128 miles (207 km) between Vienna and Žilina.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Žilina is:
- 9 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Žilina from Vienna as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Vienna to Žilina:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Vienna to Žilina depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Žilina:
- You can take a bus from Vienna to Žilina with FlixBus or Eurobus SK. Cheap tickets can be found for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Vienna to Žilina.
- You can travel by train between Vienna and Žilina with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Railjet, and you can find Regiojet Vienna to Žilina tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Žilina with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or Eurobus SK with 6 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Žilina as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Žilina from Vienna.
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