The distance between Košice and Žilina is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Košice 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 Žilina → Košice if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Žilina žel. st..
There are several options for getting from Košice to Žilina by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Košice and Žilina is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Košice and Žilina by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Košice to Žilina is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Košice and Žilina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Košice and Žilina. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Košice and Žilina with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.
RegioJet run train services between Košice and Žilina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Košice and Žilina. We recommend that you drive to Žilina. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Košice to Žilina. We recommend that you take the train to Žilina žel. st.. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Žilina is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 162km (101 miles) from Žilina.
Yes it is possible to drive from Košice and Žilina. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Košice to Žilina is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 55m | €10($10) | hourly | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €33($33) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
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The following major airports near Žilina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.