How to get from Prague to Žilina
- 325 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Žilina: bus. The two cities are about 325 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
325 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €88Older observation | 21h 15m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €102Reading date not recorded | 17h 07m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 15h 10m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€88Older observation21h 15m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€102Reading date not recorded17h 07m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 315h 10m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Žilina: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Budapest Kelenföldbus
FlixBus·6h 11m - 2Budapest Kelenföld → BudapestbusCity transit·10m
- 3Budapest → Budapest Mexikói útbusCity transit·10m
- 4Budapest Ferenc Liszt → ŽilinabusRegional connection·5h 05m
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Budapest Kelenföld, Kraków-Budapest Mexikói út, Budapest Mexikói út-Budapest NépligetBook →City transitBudapest Kelenföld-Budapest, Budapest-Budapest Mexikói útSee live options and dates →Regional connectionBudapest Ferenc Liszt-ŽilinaBook →
RyanairPrague Václav Havel-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →
MAVPraha hlavní nádraží-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, Regional connection, Ryanair, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Žilina works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Budapest Kelenföld, about 6h 11m. Transfer in Budapest Kelenföld and continue by City transit bus on to Budapest (10 min). Transfer in Budapest and continue by City transit bus on to Budapest Mexikói út (10 min). Transfer in Budapest and continue by Regional connection bus on to Žilina (5h 5m). In total it's roughly €70 over 15h 10m, 3 transfers.
Prague to Žilina: common questions
Is there a bus from Prague to Žilina?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Žilina from Prague?
About 325 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Prague to Žilina?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, City transit, Regional connection, Ryanair, MAV.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Žilina?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, City transit, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026