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Compare bus and train for Žilina to Schwechat
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Žilina to Schwechat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Žilina to Schwechat, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Schwechat:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Žilina to Schwechat costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $77 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€37). The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Žilina to Schwechat by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Žilina to Schwechat is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:54 AM 8h56 Žilina 1:50 PM Schwechat $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:54 AM 8h56 Žilina 1:50 PM Schwechat $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:05 PM 3h40 Žilina 4:45 PM Schwechat $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:46 PM 10h54 Žilina 10:40 AM Schwechat $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:55 AM 3h45 Žilina 6:40 AM Schwechat $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:54 AM 8h56 Žilina 2:50 PM Schwechat $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Schwechat:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Žilina to Schwechat costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Žilina and Schwechat as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Žilina station and arrive in Vienna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště and arrive in Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwechat by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB to go to Schwechat by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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