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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 207 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Žilina:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Vienna to Žilina costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Žilina from Vienna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Vienna to Žilina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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The most popular day trips by train from Žilina are Bratislava, Košice, Banská Bystrica, Trenčín and Poprad. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Žilina on Omio.
Bratislava is a compact Danube capital known for its castle, baroque Old Town and café-lined squares. Shaped by Habsburg history and life on the border with Austria and Hungary, it feels lively yet easy to explore.
Košice is eastern Slovakia’s cultural centre, known for St Elisabeth Cathedral and its elegant historic core. A youthful atmosphere, cafés and galleries give the city a relaxed character shaped by several Central European traditions.
Banská Bystrica is known for its mining past, elegant SNP Square and place in the Slovak National Uprising. With wooded hills nearby and a lively university feel, it balances history with an easy-going city centre.
Trenčín is a historic city on the Váh River, known for Trenčín Castle rising above its compact old town. Roman heritage, Baroque streets and a relaxed riverside atmosphere give it a distinctive Slovak character.
Poprad sits below the High Tatras and is best known as a gateway to Slovakia’s highest mountains. Alongside its practical role, it has a small historic quarter in Spišská Sobota and a distinctly modern character.
Travel to Žilina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Žilina.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Žilina:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Vienna to Žilina costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Žilina as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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