How to travel from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park, Slovakia

The distance between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Slovak Paradise National ParkŽilina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Spišská Nová Ves, žel. st.

Take the train to Spišská Nová Ves žel. st..

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Bus

Take the bus to Poprad bus station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Drive

Drive to Slovak Paradise National Park.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park

There are several options for getting from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Spisska Nova Ves. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), LEO Express, RegioJet, Czech Railways and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poprad bus station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Spisska Nova Ves. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Slovak Paradise National Park is Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Slovak Paradise National Park.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Žilina and Slovak Paradise National Park

Transport options from Žilina to Slovak Paradise National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Spišská Nová Ves, žel. st. + 2 similar
3h 35m
€52($52)
twice daily206km (128 miles)
Train3h 35m
€56($56)
every 3 hours206km (128 miles)
Train to Poprad-Tatry3h 45m
€65($65)
every 2 hours207km (129 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€76($76)
6 times a week204km (127 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€34($34)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Slovak Paradise National Park

The following major airports near Slovak Paradise National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.

KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Slovak Paradise National Park
BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Slovak Paradise National Park