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Compare train and bus 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 15m. 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 $13.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Žilina to Bratislava:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Bratislava costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Žilina to Bratislava
How to get from Žilina to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Žilina to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)5:26 AM2h47Žilina station8:13 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)5:26 AM2h47Žilina station8:13 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:25 PM2h40Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště6:05 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus4:55 AM2h55Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště7:50 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Bratislava:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Bratislava costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Interbus, Infobus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Interbus.
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