The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Žilina
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Žilina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Žilina will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 4 buses that leave Vienna for Žilina on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 207 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna to Žilina
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 bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 207 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to Žilina bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:45 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h05 | 6:50 PM Žilina station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h20 | 3:50 AM Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Žilina
Distance 207 km |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:46 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK from Vienna to ŽilinaYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Žilina with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Žilina

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna to Žilina
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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