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Compare train and bus for Žilina to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Žilina to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Prague:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Prague costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Žilina to Prague
How to get from Žilina to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Žilina to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)6:54 AM5h24Žilina station12:18 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)12:46 AM5h00Žilina station5:46 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)12:46 AM5h00Žilina station5:46 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)6:54 AM5h38Žilina station12:32 PMPraha-Zahradní Město$291One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)11:03 AM5h15Žilina station4:18 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$351One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)11:03 AM5h29Žilina station4:32 PMPraha-Zahradní Město$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM5h50Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště5:05 PMPraha, Roztyly$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM6h20Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště5:35 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM7h15Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště6:30 PMPraha, Zličín$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Prague:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Prague costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Žilina and Prague 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 Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Prague by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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