How to travel from Banská Bystrica to Levoča, Slovakia

The distance between Banská Bystrica and Levoča is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Banská Bystrica to Levoča by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LevočaBanská Bystrica if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Poprad Bus Station and then to Levoča.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
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Train

Take the train to Vrutky and then to Spisska Nova Ves.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Levoča.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Banská Bystrica and Levoča

There are several options for getting from Banská Bystrica to Levoča by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Banská Bystrica and Levoča is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Banská Bystrica and Levoča by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Banská Bystrica to Levoča is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Banská Bystrica and Levoča, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Banská Bystrica and Levoča. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Banská Bystrica to Levoča. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vrutky and Spisska Nova Ves. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), RegioJet and LEO Express run train services between Banská Bystrica and Levoča. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Banská Bystrica and Levoča. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Banská Bystrica to Levoča. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poprad Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Slovak Lines, CK Daka, Slivtour and SAD Humenne run regular bus services between Banská Bystrica and Levoča. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Banská Bystrica to Levoča. We recommend that you take the bus to Poprad Bus Station and then to Levoča. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Levoča is Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Levoča.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Banská Bystrica and Levoča. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Banská Bystrica to Levoča is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Transport options from Banská Bystrica to Levoča
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 20m
€10($10)
5 times a week144km (90 miles)
Bus to Poprad3hrs
€20($20)
5 times a week150km (93 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€13($13)
once daily231km (144 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€19($19)
on demand143km (89 miles)

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Airports near Levoča

The following major airports near Levoča offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.

KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Levoča
BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Levoča