At a glance: Ilava → Považská Bystrica
- Services per day: weekday 32, Saturday 19, Sunday 19.
- On a weekday the first departure is 05:11 and the last 23:41.
- At peak (07:00–08:00) a service leaves about every 20 min.
- Fastest: train, about 30 min. For comparison: bus 37 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 84% of weekday services.
Direct services Ilava → Považská Bystrica
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 27 | 18 | 18 | 05:11 | 23:41 | 30 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, R) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 5 | 1 | 1 | 07:24 | 18:53 | 37 min | SAD Trenčín a.s. | 14 Jul 2029 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Ilava in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00–05:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 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 | 27 | 05:11 | 23:41 |
| Train | Saturday | 18 | 05:40 | 23:41 |
| Train | Sunday | 18 | 05:40 | 23:41 |
| Bus | Weekday | 5 | 07:24 | 18:53 |
| Bus | Saturday | 1 | 18:53 | 18:53 |
| Bus | Sunday | 1 | 18:53 | 18:53 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Ilava → Košeca → Ladce → Beluša → Dolné Kočkovce → Púchov → Nosice → Považská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 6.
- Bus: Ilava → Košeca → Ladce → Beluša → Visolaje → Sverepec → Považská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 5.
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 Trenčín a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,70 € (track distance 26.7 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
More direct connections departing Ilava
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Ilava → Považská Bystrica?
Yes. On a weekday there are 27 direct trains and 5 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Ilava → Považská Bystrica leave?
Train: first departure 05:11, last 23:41. Bus: first departure 07:24, last 18:53.
How long does the journey Ilava → Považská Bystrica take?
Train: about 30 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 37 min according to the timetable.
Does the Ilava → Považská Bystrica service run at weekends?
Train: 18 trips on Saturday, 18 on Sunday. Bus: 1 trips on Saturday, 1 on Sunday.
How often does the Ilava → Považská Bystrica service run?
Ilava → Považská Bystrica: on a weekday there are 27 direct trains and 5 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 07:00 and 08:00: 3 an hour, about every 20 min.
How many services a day run Ilava → Považská Bystrica?
Services per day: weekday 32, Saturday 19, Sunday 19. On a weekday the first departure is 05:11 and the last 23:41. At peak (07:00–08:00) a service leaves about every 20 min.
Which carrier runs Ilava → Považská Bystrica?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 84% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Ilava → Považská Bystrica?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,70 € (track distance 26.7 km). Temporary discounts are not included.