At a glance: Bytča → Považská Bystrica
- Services per day: weekday 44, Saturday 17, Sunday 17.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:59 and the last 23:04.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 9 min.
- Fastest: train, about 13 min. For comparison: bus 22 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 57% of weekday services.
Direct services Bytča → Považská Bystrica
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 19 | 10 | 10 | 05:04 | 23:04 | 13 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 25 | 7 | 7 | 04:59 | 21:00 | 22 min | SAD Žilina a.s. | 11 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Bytča in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 23:00–23:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 19 | 05:04 | 23:04 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 05:04 | 23:04 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 05:04 | 23:04 |
| Bus | Weekday | 25 | 04:59 | 21:00 |
| Bus | Saturday | 7 | 05:10 | 17:15 |
| Bus | Sunday | 7 | 05:10 | 17:15 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Bytča → Predmier → Plevník-Drienové → Považská Teplá → Považská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 3.
- Bus: Bytča → Predmier → Maršová-Rašov → Plevník-Drienové → Považská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 3.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
- Train categories on this route: Os (local train).
- Bus: operated by SAD Žilina a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 15.1 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
More direct connections departing Bytča
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Bytča → Považská Bystrica?
Yes. On a weekday there are 19 direct trains and 25 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Bytča → Považská Bystrica leave?
Train: first departure 05:04, last 23:04. Bus: first departure 04:59, last 21:00.
How long does the journey Bytča → Považská Bystrica take?
Train: about 13 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 22 min according to the timetable.
Does the Bytča → Považská Bystrica service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 7 trips on Saturday, 7 on Sunday.
How often does the Bytča → Považská Bystrica service run?
Bytča → Považská Bystrica: on a weekday there are 19 direct trains and 25 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 7 an hour, about every 9 min.
How many services a day run Bytča → Považská Bystrica?
Services per day: weekday 44, Saturday 17, Sunday 17. On a weekday the first departure is 04:59 and the last 23:04. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 9 min.
Which carrier runs Bytča → Považská Bystrica?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 57% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Bytča → Považská Bystrica?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 15.1 km). Temporary discounts are not included.