At a glance: Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča
- Services per day: weekday 58, Saturday 21, Sunday 18.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:21 and the last 22:37.
- At peak (14:00–15:00) a service leaves about every 9 min.
- Fastest: train, about 12 min. For comparison: bus 15 min.
- Most frequent carrier: S.A.D. Zvolen a.s., 72% of weekday services.
Direct services Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 16 | 10 | 10 | 04:21 | 22:37 | 12 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, REX) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 42 | 11 | 8 | 05:15 | 22:30 | 15 min | S.A.D. Zvolen a.s. | 1 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Banská Bystrica in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 09:00–09:59 | – | 3 | 3 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | – | 3 | 3 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 16 | 04:21 | 22:37 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 04:21 | 22:37 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 04:21 | 22:37 |
| Bus | Weekday | 42 | 05:15 | 22:30 |
| Bus | Saturday | 11 | 05:30 | 21:25 |
| Bus | Sunday | 8 | 05:30 | 19:10 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Banská Bystrica → Šalková → Slovenská Ľupča-Príboj → Slovenská Ľupča Other towns passed on the way: 2.
- Bus: Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča, no calls at other towns in between.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
- Train categories on this route: Os (local train), REX (regional express).
- Bus: operated by S.A.D. Zvolen a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 9.8 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča?
Yes. On a weekday there are 16 direct trains and 42 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča leave?
Train: first departure 04:21, last 22:37. Bus: first departure 05:15, last 22:30.
How long does the journey Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča take?
Train: about 12 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 15 min according to the timetable.
Does the Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 11 trips on Saturday, 8 on Sunday.
How often does the Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča service run?
Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča: on a weekday there are 16 direct trains and 42 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 14:00 and 15:00: 7 an hour, about every 9 min.
How many services a day run Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča?
Services per day: weekday 58, Saturday 21, Sunday 18. On a weekday the first departure is 04:21 and the last 22:37. At peak (14:00–15:00) a service leaves about every 9 min.
Which carrier runs Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča?
Most frequent carrier: S.A.D. Zvolen a.s., 72% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Banská Bystrica → Slovenská Ľupča?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 9.8 km). Temporary discounts are not included.