At a glance: Bytča → Žilina
- Services per day: weekday 78, Saturday 29, Sunday 29.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:40 and the last 22:57.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 6 min.
- Fastest: train, about 15 min. For comparison: bus 22 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 74% of weekday services.
Direct services Bytča → Žilina
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 20 | 11 | 11 | 04:59 | 22:57 | 15 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, R) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 58 | 18 | 18 | 04:40 | 22:00 | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 20 | 04:59 | 22:57 |
| Train | Saturday | 11 | 04:59 | 22:57 |
| Train | Sunday | 11 | 04:59 | 22:57 |
| Bus | Weekday | 58 | 04:40 | 22:00 |
| Bus | Saturday | 18 | 05:00 | 20:55 |
| Bus | Sunday | 18 | 05:00 | 20:55 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Bytča → Dolný Hričov → Horný Hričov → Žilina Other towns passed on the way: 2.
- Bus: Bytča → Kotešová → Svederník → Divinka → Žilina 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), R (fast train).
- Bus: operated by SAD Žilina a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,20 € (track distance 17.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Bytča → Žilina?
Yes. On a weekday there are 20 direct trains and 58 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Bytča → Žilina leave?
Train: first departure 04:59, last 22:57. Bus: first departure 04:40, last 22:00.
How long does the journey Bytča → Žilina take?
Train: about 15 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 22 min according to the timetable.
Does the Bytča → Žilina service run at weekends?
Train: 11 trips on Saturday, 11 on Sunday. Bus: 18 trips on Saturday, 18 on Sunday.
How often does the Bytča → Žilina service run?
Bytča → Žilina: on a weekday there are 20 direct trains and 58 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 10 an hour, about every 6 min.
How many services a day run Bytča → Žilina?
Services per day: weekday 78, Saturday 29, Sunday 29. On a weekday the first departure is 04:40 and the last 22:57. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 6 min.
Which carrier runs Bytča → Žilina?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 74% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Bytča → Žilina?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,20 € (track distance 17.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.