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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Budapest to Žilina

Composite routes from Budapest to Žilina

Cheapest
3 h 44 min
Car
252 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 5m
4 times a week
$26.75–$38.21
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
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Train operators
Found: 3
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
RegioJet
Website
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
2h 25m
Every 4 hours
$10.83–$14.01
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
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RegioJet
Website
2h 3m
Once daily
$10.83–$36.94
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
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Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Website
1h 55m
Hourly
$10.83–$15.29
+421 24 48 58 188
+421 24 48 58 188
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Žilina is to train which costs $18.48 - $43.48 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Žilina is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Žilina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Žilina. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Žilina?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Žilina. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Zilina via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Budapest to Žilina?

The distance between Budapest and Žilina is 412 km. The road distance is 396.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Žilina without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $18.48 - $43.48 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Budapest to Žilina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Žilina bus from?

Budapest to Žilina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Žilina train from?

Budapest to Žilina train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Žilina?

The best way to get from Budapest to Žilina is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $18.48 - $43.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $32.61 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Budapest to Žilina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Budapest to Žilina train arrive?

Budapest to Žilina train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Žilina?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Žilina is 397 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Budapest to Žilina.

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

Book your Budapest to Žilina train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Budapest 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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