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Compare bus and train 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Vienna:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Vienna costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Žilina to Vienna
How to get from Žilina to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Žilina to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EX 604+
REX 89:32 AM3h14Žilina station12:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
EX 604+
REX 89:32 AM3h14Žilina station12:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EX 604+
REX 89:32 AM3h14Žilina station12:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
Other options
EX 606+
REX 810:32 AM3h14Žilina station1:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
EX 44+
REX 811:32 AM3h14Žilina station2:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
EX 610+
REX 812:32 PM3h14Žilina station3:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:05 PM4h00Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště7:05 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM4h20Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště7:25 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 AM4h10Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště9:05 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Vienna:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Vienna costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Žilina and Vienna 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 Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
- Travel with FlixBus, Eurobus SK to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, RegioJet a.s., Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Vienna by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Eurobus SK.
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