How to travel from Bratislava to Žilina, Slovakia

The distance between Bratislava and Žilina is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bratislava to Žilina by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Zilina Train Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated byRegioJet+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Žilina.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Žilina

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Žilina by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Bratislava and Žilina is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bratislava and Žilina by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Žilina is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Žilina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Žilina. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bratislava and Žilina with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 10m.

RegioJet and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) run train services between Bratislava and Žilina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bratislava and Žilina. We recommend that you drive to Žilina. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Žilina. We recommend that you take the train to Zilina Train Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Žilina is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 162km (101 miles) from Žilina.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and Žilina. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Žilina is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Žilina

Transport options from Bratislava to Žilina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€8($8)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Train to Zilina2h 20m
€16($16)
every 2 hours201km (125 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€26($26)
on demand198km (123 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bratislava and Žilina

Airports near Žilina

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

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Žilina
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Žilina