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Villa Tugendhat
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Žilina to Brno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Žilina to Brno will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 32 trains from Žilina to Brno, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno)
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Os 3302 · EC 222 · R 912
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R 340 · EN 407 · Sp 834
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R 680 · EC 282
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RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno)
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Ex 604 · EC 278
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Ex 616 · rj 272
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Trains from Žilina to Brno run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 22:36 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Žilina to Brno trains for today, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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Ex 620 · rj 270 | 17:32 Žilina station | 4h09 | 21:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 240 · EC 299 · rj 50 | 17:57 Žilina station | 4h44 | 22:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Ex 624 · EN 476 | 19:32 Žilina station | 4h54 | 0:26 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 340 · EN 407 · Sp 836 | 20:35 Žilina station | 8h49 | 5:24 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
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RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno) | 0:46 Žilina station | 7h54 | 8:40 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 1 change | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1104 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 0:46 Žilina station | 8h33 | 9:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno) | 0:46 Žilina station | 7h54 | 8:40 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 1 change | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1106 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 0:46 Žilina station | 9h33 | 10:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 0:46 Žilina station | 7h33 | 8:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 0:46 Žilina station | 7h33 | 8:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 680 · EC 282 | 3:04 Žilina station | 4h37 | 7:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Os 3302 · EC 222 · R 912 | 4:47 Žilina station | 5h54 | 10:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Os 3302 · EC 222 · R 912 | 4:47 Žilina station | 6h14 | 11:01 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 5:37 Žilina station | 4h35 | 10:12 Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 144 · rj 55 | 6:35 Žilina station | 4h38 | 11:13 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1114 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 6:54 Žilina station | 7h25 | 14:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) | 6:54 Žilina station | 5h16 | 12:10 Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 1 change | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1110 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 6:54 Žilina station | 5h25 | 12:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1112 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 6:54 Žilina station | 6h25 | 13:19 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Ex 600 · rj 174 | 7:32 Žilina station | 4h09 | 11:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 10710 · EC 130 · rj 252 | 7:37 Žilina station | 5h04 | 12:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 348 · EC 116 · rj 251 | 8:35 Žilina station | 4h38 | 13:13 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Ex 604 · EC 278 | 9:32 Žilina station | 4h09 | 13:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 142 · rj 253 | 10:35 Žilina station | 4h38 | 15:13 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Ex 608 · rj 276 | 11:32 Žilina station | 4h09 | 15:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 346 · EC 114 · rj 255 | 12:35 Žilina station | 4h38 | 17:13 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Ex 612 · rj 274 | 13:32 Žilina station | 4h09 | 17:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 140 · rj 257 | 14:35 Žilina station | 4h38 | 19:13 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Ex 616 · rj 272 | 15:32 Žilina station | 4h09 | 19:41 Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 344 · EC 112 · rj 259 | 16:35 Žilina station | 4h38 | 21:13 Brno hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
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Villa museum by Mies van der Rohe, admired for pioneering modernist design and guided tours of its restored living spaces.
Main branch of the Moravian Gallery in a Baroque palace, showing design, fashion and visual culture in ambitious temporary exhibitions.
Art museum in a former governor’s palace with permanent collections and changing exhibitions spanning Czech and European visual art.
Lively main square framed by historic buildings, events and public art. A key meeting point and easy stop on any city-centre walk.
Brno’s central square with colourful facades, fountains and seasonal markets. A practical base for exploring the historic core on foot.
Leafy hillside park above the centre with paths, mature trees and open viewpoints. Ideal for a quiet walk close to major sights.
A rich Moravian beef soup with root vegetables, liver dumplings or noodles. A classic Sunday and festive starter across Brno and South Moravia.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings and cranberries. One of the most familiar Czech celebratory meals.
Roast duck with red or white cabbage and dumplings. A beloved traditional meal in Moravia, especially for weekend family lunches.
Refined restaurant serving modern Czech and Central European cooking in an elegant, contemporary space popular for dinner and special occasions.
Smart rooftop restaurant and bar with city views, contemporary cuisine and polished service, suited to a more upscale evening out.
Traditional Czech beer hall near the city centre, known for hearty Moravian dishes and fresh tank beer in a lively historic setting.
Budget-friendly by Central European standards; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in Prague, Vienna or Munich.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Žilina to Brno by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Žilina to Brno trains use the Žilina to Brno hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Brno-Židenice nádraží. Use this guide to compare Žilina and Brno train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Žilina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Dubná Skala, Pizzeria Vulcano
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Žilina. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Žilina. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Žilina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Žilina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Žilina: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Žilina, Hotel Dubná Skala, Hotel Slovakia.
Brno hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka, Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grandhotel Brno, Hotel Continental, Hotel Slavia.
Brno-Židenice nádraží is 2 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno-Židenice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
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