At a glance: Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica
- Services per day: weekday 43, Saturday 18, Sunday 19.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:18 and the last 22:34.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 15 min.
- Fastest: bus, about 34 min. For comparison: train 53 min.
- Most frequent carrier: S.A.D. Zvolen a.s., 63% of weekday services.
Direct services Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 16 | 10 | 10 | 04:18 | 22:34 | 53 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, REX) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 27 | 8 | 9 | 05:31 | 18:11 | 34 min | S.A.D. Zvolen a.s. | 1 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Podbrezová in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 10:00–10:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 18:00–18:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 16 | 04:18 | 22:34 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 05:13 | 22:34 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 05:13 | 22:34 |
| Bus | Weekday | 27 | 05:31 | 18:11 |
| Bus | Saturday | 8 | 05:46 | 18:11 |
| Bus | Sunday | 9 | 05:46 | 18:30 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Podbrezová → Lopej → Predajná → Dubová → Nemecká → Brusno kúpele → Medzibrod → Lučatín → Slovenská Ľupča → Slovenská Ľupča-Príboj → Šalková → Banská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 10.
- Bus: Podbrezová → Predajná → Nemecká → Brusno → Medzibrod → Lučatín → Slovenská Ľupča → Banská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 6.
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: 2,00 € (track distance 33.7 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica?
Yes. On a weekday there are 16 direct trains and 27 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica leave?
Train: first departure 04:18, last 22:34. Bus: first departure 05:31, last 18:11.
How long does the journey Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica take?
Train: about 53 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 34 min according to the timetable.
Does the Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 8 trips on Saturday, 9 on Sunday.
How often does the Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica service run?
Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica: on a weekday there are 16 direct trains and 27 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 4 an hour, about every 15 min.
How many services a day run Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica?
Services per day: weekday 43, Saturday 18, Sunday 19. On a weekday the first departure is 04:18 and the last 22:34. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 15 min.
Which carrier runs Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica?
Most frequent carrier: S.A.D. Zvolen a.s., 63% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Podbrezová → Banská Bystrica?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 2,00 € (track distance 33.7 km). Temporary discounts are not included.