At a glance: Rajec → Žilina
- Services per day: weekday 42, Saturday 18, Sunday 18.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:20 and the last 21:30.
- At peak (07:00–08:00) a service leaves about every 15 min.
- Fastest: bus, about 33 min. For comparison: train 41 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 50% of weekday services.
Direct services Rajec → Žilina
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 21 | 9 | 9 | 04:35 | 19:35 | 41 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 21 | 9 | 9 | 04:20 | 21:30 | 33 min | SAD Žilina a.s. | 11 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Rajec in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 09:00–09:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11:00–11:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 20:00–20:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 21:00–21:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 21 | 04:35 | 19:35 |
| Train | Saturday | 9 | 04:35 | 19:35 |
| Train | Sunday | 9 | 04:35 | 19:35 |
| Bus | Weekday | 21 | 04:20 | 21:30 |
| Bus | Saturday | 9 | 06:25 | 21:30 |
| Bus | Sunday | 9 | 06:25 | 21:30 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Rajec → Kľače → Zbyňov → Konská pri Rajci → Rajecké Teplice → Poluvsie → Porúbka → Lietavská Lúčka → Bytčica → Žilina-Solinky → Žilina-zariečie → Žilina Other towns passed on the way: 10.
- Bus: Rajec → Kľače → Jasenové → Zbyňov → Konská → Rajecké Teplice → Turie → Porúbka → Lietav.Lúčka → Žilina Other towns passed on the way: 8.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s.
- Train categories on this route: Os (local train).
- Bus: operated by SAD Žilina a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,40 € (track distance 21.5 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Rajec → Žilina?
Yes. On a weekday there are 21 direct trains and 21 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Rajec → Žilina leave?
Train: first departure 04:35, last 19:35. Bus: first departure 04:20, last 21:30.
How long does the journey Rajec → Žilina take?
Train: about 41 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 33 min according to the timetable.
Does the Rajec → Žilina service run at weekends?
Train: 9 trips on Saturday, 9 on Sunday. Bus: 9 trips on Saturday, 9 on Sunday.
How often does the Rajec → Žilina service run?
Rajec → Žilina: on a weekday there are 21 direct trains and 21 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 07:00 and 08:00: 4 an hour, about every 15 min.
How many services a day run Rajec → Žilina?
Services per day: weekday 42, Saturday 18, Sunday 18. On a weekday the first departure is 04:20 and the last 21:30. At peak (07:00–08:00) a service leaves about every 15 min.
Which carrier runs Rajec → Žilina?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 50% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Rajec → Žilina?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,40 € (track distance 21.5 km). Temporary discounts are not included.