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Banská Bystrica to Žilina Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Banská Bystrica to Žilina. Traveling by train from Banská Bystrica to Žilina usually takes 2 hours, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | HUF 1,278 |
| Most frequent service | RegioJet |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Banská Bystrica to Žilina?
RegioJet is the one and only train line which connects Banská Bystrica to Žilina. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RegioJet | 3 | 2h 16m | HUF 1,278 |
RegioJet train tickets from Banská Bystrica to Žilina start from HUF 1,278, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 RegioJet schedules to Žilina. RegioJet in Banská Bystrica leaves from Mičinská cesta 1636/18 . And in Žilina trains arrive at P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9 .
From Banská Bystrica to Žilina train travel on RegioJet takes 2 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Žilina faster, RegioJet offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Banská Bystrica to Žilina
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Banská Bystrica to Žilina. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Banská Bystrica at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Žilina to Banská Bystrica.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Banská Bystrica?
Main departure station: Mičinská cesta 1636/18
There is one train station in Banská Bystrica.
All train stations in Banská Bystrica:
Mičinská cesta 1636/18
Where is the train station in Žilina?
Main arrival station: P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
Žilina has one train station.
Train stations in Žilina:
P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
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