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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Košice and Žilina. The average train journey from Košice to Žilina takes 4 hours, but some Leo Express train trips are as short as 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 50m |
Lowest price | £4.95 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Leo Express |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Košice to Žilina?
Leo Express is the one and only train line which connects Košice to Žilina. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Leo Express | 2 | 4h 0m | £8.94 |
Leo Express is a prominent private train company based in Czechia, offering seamless connections between multiple cities across four countries. With a dedicated team of 320 professionals managing an extensive network of routes, Leo Express provides a multitude of daily trips. The company serves various destinations within the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Poland. Passengers can enjoy onboard amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and complimentary refreshments for select ticket holders across different travel classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Košice and Žilina is approximately 119 miles, or 192 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Košice to Žilina on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Košice at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 Košice twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Žilina with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Žilina to Košice.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Košice?
Main departure station: Staničné námestie 9
There is one train station in Košice.
All train stations in Košice:
Staničné námestie 9
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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