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Two ways to Travel from Zagreb to Žilina

Composite routes from Zagreb to Žilina

Cheapest
5 h 54 min
Car
613 km.
from $33

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$292.97

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$700.58
Plane from Graz to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.76–$534.99

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$560.46
Plane from Zagreb Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$496.77
Plane from Graz to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.76–$534.99

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$560.46

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$700.58

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zagreb to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.42–$89.16
Bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Zagreb to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$43.31–$356.66

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:
$8.28–$10.83

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.49–$58.59
Train from Wien Meidling to Bratislava
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.39

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.86–$63.69
Train from Zagreb Zap. Kol. to Bratislava-Petrzalka
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.64–$165.59

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.58–$63.69

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:
$10.83–$36.94

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Email:
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Graz
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$82.80

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:
$10.83–$15.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Žilina is to bus which costs $53.26 - $76.09 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Žilina is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Žilina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Žilina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Žilina?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Zilina via Graz Hbf, Wien Meidling and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Žilina?

The distance between Zagreb and Žilina is 670 km. The road distance is 614.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Žilina without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 .

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

The bus from Zagreb to Žilina takes 9h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Žilina bus from?

Zagreb to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Žilina train from?

Zagreb to Žilina train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train or bus from Zagreb to Žilina?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Žilina is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $152.17 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Zagreb to Žilina bus arrive?

Zagreb to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Žilina station.

Where does the Zagreb to Žilina train arrive?

Zagreb to Žilina train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Žilina?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Žilina is 614 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Zagreb to Žilina.

How do I get a train ticket from Zagreb to Žilina?

Book your Zagreb to Žilina train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zagreb to Žilina bus tickets online with Omio and 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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