At a glance: Lučatín → Banská Bystrica
- Services per day: weekday 46, Saturday 21, Sunday 20.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:46 and the last 23:09.
- At peak (16:00–17:00) a service leaves about every 12 min.
- Fastest: bus, about 15 min. For comparison: train 18 min.
- Most frequent carrier: S.A.D. Zvolen a.s., 65% of weekday services.
Direct services Lučatín → Banská Bystrica
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 16 | 10 | 10 | 04:53 | 23:09 | 18 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, REX) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 30 | 11 | 10 | 04:46 | 18:34 | 15 min | S.A.D. Zvolen a.s. | 1 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Lučatín in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10:00–10:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 18:00–18:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 23:00–23:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 16 | 04:53 | 23:09 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 05:48 | 23:09 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 05:48 | 23:09 |
| Bus | Weekday | 30 | 04:46 | 18:34 |
| Bus | Saturday | 11 | 04:42 | 18:34 |
| Bus | Sunday | 10 | 04:42 | 18:34 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Lučatín → Slovenská Ľupča → Slovenská Ľupča-Príboj → Šalková → Banská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 3.
- Bus: Lučatín → Slovenská Ľupča → Banská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 1.
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 13.5 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Lučatín → Banská Bystrica?
Yes. On a weekday there are 16 direct trains and 30 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Lučatín → Banská Bystrica leave?
Train: first departure 04:53, last 23:09. Bus: first departure 04:46, last 18:34.
How long does the journey Lučatín → Banská Bystrica take?
Train: about 18 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 15 min according to the timetable.
Does the Lučatín → Banská Bystrica service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 11 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday.
How often does the Lučatín → Banská Bystrica service run?
Lučatín → Banská Bystrica: on a weekday there are 16 direct trains and 30 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 16:00 and 17:00: 5 an hour, about every 12 min.
How many services a day run Lučatín → Banská Bystrica?
Services per day: weekday 46, Saturday 21, Sunday 20. On a weekday the first departure is 04:46 and the last 23:09. At peak (16:00–17:00) a service leaves about every 12 min.
Which carrier runs Lučatín → Banská Bystrica?
Most frequent carrier: S.A.D. Zvolen a.s., 65% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Lučatín → Banská Bystrica?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 13.5 km). Temporary discounts are not included.