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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 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Eurobus SK.
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