How to travel from Žilina to Bratislava

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Compare bus and train for Žilina to Bratislava

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Žilina to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $9, and a bus costs an average of $14.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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$10

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$21

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2h 40m

Average total duration

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2h 10m

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30m

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3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Žilina to Bratislava

How to get from Žilina to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Žilina to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM2h40
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště
05:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
05:26AM2h39
Žilina station
08:05AMBratislava-Vinohrady
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegiojetRJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
05:26AM2h39
Žilina station
08:05AMBratislava-Vinohrady
$121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegiojetRJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
05:26AM2h47
Žilina station
08:13AMBratislava hlavná stanica
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55AM2h55
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště
07:50AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Žilina to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava 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 Žilina to Bratislava.

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There are 2 options to travel between Žilina and Bratislava including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Žilina to Bratislava is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Bratislava:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Bratislava costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Žilina to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Žilina to Bratislava is approximately 105 miles (169 km).
The average frequency per day from Žilina to Bratislava is:
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Žilina and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Žilina to Bratislava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Žilina station and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
  • Buses mostly depart from Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Žilina to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Bratislava by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Interbus, Infobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Žilina to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Interbus.
Omio customers who travel from Žilina to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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