At a glance: Ilava → Žilina
- Services per day: weekday 26, Saturday 17, Sunday 17.
- On a weekday the first departure is 05:11 and the last 22:11.
- At peak (05:00–06:00) a service leaves about every 30 min.
- Typical journey time: about 1 h 1 min.
- All weekday services are operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
Direct services Ilava → Žilina
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 26 | 17 | 17 | 05:11 | 22:11 | 1 h 1 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, R) | 12 Dec 2026 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Ilava in each hour.
| Hour | Train |
|---|---|
| 05:00–05:59 | 2 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 2 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 2 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 2 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 2 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 2 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 2 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 2 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 26 | 05:11 | 22:11 |
| Train | Saturday | 17 | 05:40 | 22:11 |
| Train | Sunday | 17 | 05:40 | 22:11 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Ilava → Košeca → Ladce → Beluša → Dolné Kočkovce → Púchov → Nosice → Považská Bystrica → Považská Teplá → Plevník-Drienové → Predmier → Bytča → Dolný Hričov → Horný Hričov → Žilina Other towns passed on the way: 13.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
- Train categories on this route: Os (local train), R (fast train).
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 3,30 € (track distance 59.2 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Ilava → Žilina?
Yes. On a weekday there are 26 direct trains with no change.
When do the first and last services Ilava → Žilina leave?
Train: first departure 05:11, last 22:11.
How long does the journey Ilava → Žilina take?
Train: about 1 h 1 min according to the timetable.
Does the Ilava → Žilina service run at weekends?
Train: 17 trips on Saturday, 17 on Sunday.
How often does the Ilava → Žilina service run?
Ilava → Žilina: on a weekday there are 26 direct trains with no change. Service is most frequent between 05:00 and 06:00: 2 an hour, about every 30 min.
How many services a day run Ilava → Žilina?
Services per day: weekday 26, Saturday 17, Sunday 17. On a weekday the first departure is 05:11 and the last 22:11. At peak (05:00–06:00) a service leaves about every 30 min.
Which carrier runs Ilava → Žilina?
All weekday services are operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
How much is the train fare Ilava → Žilina?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 3,30 € (track distance 59.2 km). Temporary discounts are not included.