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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Krakow to Žilina. Traveling by bus from Krakow to Žilina usually takes around 3 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 79 mi (128 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 35m |
| Cheapest price | €9.06 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Krakow to Žilina?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Krakow to Žilina that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Krakow to Žilina, and usually makes the trip in about 3 hours and 44 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Krakow to Žilina from €20. Typically there is one RegioJet schedule per day from Krakow to Žilina and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Žilina. In Krakow, RegioJet departs to Žilina from ul. Bosacka 18 . In Žilina, RegioJet arrives at P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9 .
An average trip on RegioJet from Krakow to Žilina takes 4 hours and 49 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to Žilina in 3 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Žilina.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 128 kilometers from Krakow to Žilina. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Žilina at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all buses from Krakow to Žilina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Krakow to Žilina every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Krakow to Žilina without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Krakow to Žilina; ticket prices start at €19.69.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Krakow?
Main departure station: ul. Bosacka 18
Most buses depart from the main station in Krakow.
All bus stations in Krakow:
ul. Bosacka 18
Where does the bus arrive in Žilina?
Main arrival station: Autobusové nástupište
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Žilina.
Bus stations in Žilina:
Autobusové nástupište
P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
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