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Olomouc to Žilina Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Olomouc to Žilina?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Olomouc to Žilina.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceHRK 124.29 | Avg. PriceHRK 68.23 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration5h 21m | Duration2h 45m |
Bus from Olomouc to Žilina: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Olomouc to Žilina. Traveling by bus from Olomouc to Žilina usually takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest RegioJet bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 72 mi (116 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 34m |
| Cheapest price | HRK 37.00 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | RegioJet |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Olomouc to Žilina?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Olomouc to Žilina that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, RegioJet usually offers more choice, with 7 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 2 trips from Olomouc to Žilina, and usually makes the trip in about 6 hours and 48 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book RegioJet from Olomouc to Žilina from HRK 37. There are 7 trips per day offered by RegioJet from Olomouc to Žilina and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Žilina. In Olomouc, RegioJet departs to Žilina from Fakultní nem and one other station. In Žilina, RegioJet arrives at P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9 .
An average trip on RegioJet from Olomouc to Žilina takes 5 hours and 14 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to Žilina in 2 hours and 34 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 6 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Žilina.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Olomouc to Žilina
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 72 miles from Olomouc to Žilina. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 34 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Žilina, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Olomouc to Žilina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Olomouc to Žilina every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Olomouc to Žilina; ticket prices start at HRK 33.99.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Olomouc?
Main departure station: Fakultní nem
Buses to Žilina leave from 3 stations in Olomouc.
All bus stations in Olomouc:
Fakultní nem
Central Station
Sladkovského 142/37
Where does the bus arrive in Žilina?
Main arrival station: P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Žilina.
All bus stations in Žilina:
P. O. Hviezdoslava 697/9
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