At a glance: Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec
- Services per day: weekday 46, Saturday 16, Sunday 16.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:02 and the last 22:17.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 9 min.
- Fastest: train, about 14 min. For comparison: bus 16 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Prešov SK, 70% of weekday services.
Direct services Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 14 | 10 | 10 | 04:02 | 22:17 | 14 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 32 | 6 | 6 | 04:30 | 19:00 | 16 min | SAD Prešov SK | 7 Sep 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Stará Ľubovňa in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 09:00–09:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | – | 4 | 4 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 13:00–13:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 14 | 04:02 | 22:17 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 04:02 | 22:17 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 04:02 | 22:17 |
| Bus | Weekday | 32 | 04:30 | 19:00 |
| Bus | Saturday | 6 | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| Bus | Sunday | 6 | 07:00 | 15:00 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Stará Ľubovňa → Forbasy → Nižné Ružbachy → Podolínec Other towns passed on the way: 2.
- Bus: Stará Ľubovňa → Hniezdne → Lacková → Nižné Ružbachy → Podolínec Other towns passed on the way: 3.
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 Stará Ľubovňa
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec?
Yes. On a weekday there are 14 direct trains and 32 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec leave?
Train: first departure 04:02, last 22:17. Bus: first departure 04:30, last 19:00.
How long does the journey Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec take?
Train: about 14 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 16 min according to the timetable.
Does the Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 6 trips on Saturday, 6 on Sunday.
How often does the Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec service run?
Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec: on a weekday there are 14 direct trains and 32 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 7 an hour, about every 9 min.
How many services a day run Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec?
Services per day: weekday 46, Saturday 16, Sunday 16. On a weekday the first departure is 04:02 and the last 22:17. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 9 min.
Which carrier runs Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Prešov SK, 70% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Stará Ľubovňa → Podolínec?
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.