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Žilina to Banská Bystrica Train Schedule
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Žilina to Banská Bystrica. The train trip from Žilina to Banská Bystrica is usually about 3 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest RegioJet train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 11m |
| Lowest price | HUF 937 |
| Most frequent service | RegioJet |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Žilina to Banská Bystrica?
RegioJet is the one and only train line which connects Žilina to Banská Bystrica. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RegioJet | 2 | 3h 19m | HUF 946 |
RegioJet train tickets from Žilina to Banská Bystrica start from HUF 937, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 RegioJet schedules to Banská Bystrica. RegioJet in Žilina leaves from P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9 . And in Banská Bystrica trains arrive at Mičinská cesta 1636/18 .
From Žilina to Banská Bystrica train travel on RegioJet takes 3 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Banská Bystrica faster, RegioJet offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, RegioJet offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Banská Bystrica.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Žilina to Banská Bystrica
Trains departing from Žilina to Banská Bystrica tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Žilina at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Žilina twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Banská Bystrica to Žilina.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Žilina?
Main departure station: P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
There is one train station in Žilina.
All train stations in Žilina:
P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
Where is the train station in Banská Bystrica?
Main arrival station: Mičinská cesta 1636/18
Banská Bystrica has one train station.
Train stations in Banská Bystrica:
Mičinská cesta 1636/18
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