At a glance: Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa
- Services per day: weekday 16, Saturday 10, Sunday 10.
- On a weekday the first departure is 05:43 and the last 23:58.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 20 min.
- Fastest: train, about 15 min. For comparison: bus 40 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 88% of weekday services.
Direct services Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 14 | 10 | 10 | 05:43 | 23:58 | 15 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 06:42 | 06:42 | 40 min | SAD Prešov SK | 7 Sep 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Podolínec in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 23:00–23:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 14 | 05:43 | 23:58 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 05:43 | 23:58 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 05:43 | 23:58 |
| Bus | Weekday | 2 | 06:42 | 06:42 |
| Bus | Saturday | 0 | – | – |
| Bus | Sunday | 0 | – | – |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Podolínec → Nižné Ružbachy → Forbasy → Stará Ľubovňa Other towns passed on the way: 2.
- Bus: Podolínec → Nižné Ružbachy → Vyšné Ružbachy → Lacková → Hniezdne → Stará Ľubovňa Other towns passed on the way: 4.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
- Train categories on this route: Os (local train).
- Bus: operated by SAD Prešov SK
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 13.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
More direct connections departing Podolínec
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa?
Yes. On a weekday there are 14 direct trains and 2 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa leave?
Train: first departure 05:43, last 23:58. Bus: first departure 06:42, last 06:42.
How long does the journey Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa take?
Train: about 15 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 40 min according to the timetable.
Does the Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 0 trips on Saturday, 0 on Sunday.
How often does the Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa service run?
Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa: on a weekday there are 14 direct trains and 2 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 3 an hour, about every 20 min.
How many services a day run Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa?
Services per day: weekday 16, Saturday 10, Sunday 10. On a weekday the first departure is 05:43 and the last 23:58. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 20 min.
Which carrier runs Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 88% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Podolínec → Stará Ľubovňa?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 13.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.