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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m 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 |
 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 Vienna:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Vienna costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $80 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 3h 27m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 608+
REX 811:32 AM3h14Žilina station2:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- EX 608+REX 811:32 AM3h14Žilina station2:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- EX 608+REX 811:32 AM3h14Žilina station2:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EX 600+REX 87:32 AM3h14Žilina station10:46 AMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
- EX 610+REX 812:32 PM3h14Žilina station3:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
- EX 606+REX 810:32 AM3h14Žilina station1:46 PMVienna Hbf$231One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:55 AM4h10Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště9:05 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 AM4h35Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště9:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:25 PM4h00Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště7:25 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Žilina to Vienna:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Žilina to Vienna costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 9 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, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Regionalzug, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Vienna by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Eurobus SK.
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