At a glance: Skalité → Čadca
- Services per day: weekday 50, Saturday 25, Sunday 25.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:05 and the last 22:34.
- At peak (05:00–06:00) a service leaves about every 12 min.
- Fastest: train, about 20 min. For comparison: bus 30 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 56% of weekday services.
Direct services Skalité → Čadca
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 22 | 10 | 10 | 04:05 | 22:34 | 20 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 28 | 15 | 15 | 04:15 | 20:20 | 30 min | SAD Žilina a.s. | 11 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Skalité in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 22 | 04:05 | 22:34 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 04:35 | 22:34 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 04:35 | 22:34 |
| Bus | Weekday | 28 | 04:15 | 20:20 |
| Bus | Saturday | 15 | 04:15 | 20:20 |
| Bus | Sunday | 15 | 04:15 | 20:20 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Skalité → Čierne-Polesie → Čierne pri Čadci z. → Čierne pri Čadci → Svrčinovec → Čadca Other towns passed on the way: 4.
- Bus: Skalité → Čierne → Svrčinovec → Čadca Other towns passed on the way: 2.
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: 1,00 € (track distance 13.7 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Skalité → Čadca?
Yes. On a weekday there are 22 direct trains and 28 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Skalité → Čadca leave?
Train: first departure 04:05, last 22:34. Bus: first departure 04:15, last 20:20.
How long does the journey Skalité → Čadca take?
Train: about 20 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 30 min according to the timetable.
Does the Skalité → Čadca service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 15 trips on Saturday, 15 on Sunday.
How often does the Skalité → Čadca service run?
Skalité → Čadca: on a weekday there are 22 direct trains and 28 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 05:00 and 06:00: 5 an hour, about every 12 min.
How many services a day run Skalité → Čadca?
Services per day: weekday 50, Saturday 25, Sunday 25. On a weekday the first departure is 04:05 and the last 22:34. At peak (05:00–06:00) a service leaves about every 12 min.
Which carrier runs Skalité → Čadca?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 56% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Skalité → Čadca?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 13.7 km). Temporary discounts are not included.