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1155 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Sofia to Žilina

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Cheapest
By car (1 155 km)
10 h 49 min
1155 km.
from $63
Other
Rideshare
10 h 49 min
1155 km.
from $15.07
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 35 min
806 km.
from $60.50
Bus, Train (Night bus)
17 h 33 min
806 km.
from $58.35
Train
30 h 20 min
805 km.
from $157.93
Bus
17 h 25 min
806 km.
from $158.33
Bus, Plane (Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice)
10 h 32 min
806 km.
from $100.54
Bus, Train (Fly to Vienna International Airport)
8 h 38 min
806 km.
from $119.55
Bus, Plane (Fly to Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava)
10 h 50 min
806 km.
from $233.37
Bus, Plane (Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport)
10 h 51 min
806 km.
from $117.91
Bus, Plane (Fly to Katowice International Airport)
12 h 33 min
806 km.
from $138.92

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$271.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$271.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$195.65

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$423.91
Plane from Sofia Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Sofia Airport to Leoš
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$358.70
Plane from Sofia Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$434.78

Smartwings

Website:
smartwings.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Leoš
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$347.83

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$59.78

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Email:
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Ostrava-Svinov to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22
Train from Cesky Tesin to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$31.52
Train from Trnava to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$18.48
Train from Ostrava-Svinov to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$22.83
Train from Cesky Tesin to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$18.48

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Katowice to Bielsko
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$15.22

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Ostrava-Svinov to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$20.65
Train from Cesky Tesin to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$13.04

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Train from Trnava to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Email:
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Ostrava-Svinov to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$15.22
Train from Cesky Tesin to Zilina
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.78–$9.24

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Email:
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Katowice to Bielsko
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Žilina?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Žilina is to night bus and train which costs $42.39 - $81.52 and takes 17h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Žilina?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Žilina is to fly and bus and train which takes 8h 38m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Žilina?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Žilina via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Žilina?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Zilina via Vidin, Craiova, Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from Sofia to Žilina?

The distance between Sofia and Žilina is 1160 km. The road distance is 1155 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Žilina without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Žilina without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 35m and costs $43.48 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Žilina?

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Sofia to Žilina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Žilina bus from?

Sofia to Žilina bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Žilina train from?

Sofia to Žilina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Žilina?

The best way to get from Sofia to Žilina is to train which takes 30h 20m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Sofia to Žilina bus arrive?

Sofia to Žilina bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bratislava Mlynske nivy station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Žilina?

Žilina is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:37 in Sofia and 13:37 in Žilina.

Where does the Sofia to Žilina train arrive?

Sofia to Žilina train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Žilina?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Žilina is 1155 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Sofia to Žilina.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Žilina?

Book your Sofia to Žilina bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Žilina?

There are 467+ hotels available in Žilina. Prices start at $36.05 per night.
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