How to travel from Žilina to Vienna

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Compare train and bus for Žilina to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Žilina to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 €18, and a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 128 miles (207 km)

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€23

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€23

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3h 53m

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3h 23m

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30m

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5h 20m

Average total duration

4h 50m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Žilina to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

ÖBBEX 604+ÖBB | REXREX 8
09:32AM3h14
Žilina station
12:46PMVienna Hbf
$241One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

ÖBBEX 604+ÖBB | REXREX 8
09:32AM3h14
Žilina station
12:46PMVienna Hbf
$241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ÖBBEX 604+ÖBB | REXREX 8
09:32AM3h14
Žilina station
12:46PMVienna Hbf
$241One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBBEX 606+ÖBB | REXREX 8
10:32AM3h14
Žilina station
01:46PMVienna Hbf
$241One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBEX 44+ÖBB | REXREX 8
11:32AM3h14
Žilina station
02:46PMVienna Hbf
$241One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBEX 46+ÖBB | REXREX 8
07:32AM3h14
Žilina station
10:46AMVienna Hbf
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM4h00
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště
07:05PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:05PM4h20
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště
07:25PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55AM4h10
Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště
09:05AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Žilina to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

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There are 2 options to travel between Žilina and Vienna including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Žilina to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Žilina to Vienna costing on average $23 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Žilina to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Žilina to Vienna is approximately 128 miles (207 km).
The average frequency per day from Žilina to Vienna is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Žilina to Vienna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Žilina station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Žilina to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Regiojet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Eurobus SK to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Žilina to Vienna:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Eurobus SK.
Omio customers who travel from Žilina to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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