At a glance: Varín → Žilina
- Services per day: weekday 93, Saturday 46, Sunday 46.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:29 and the last 23:00.
- At peak (15:00–16:00) a service leaves about every 7 min.
- Fastest: train, about 6 min. For comparison: bus 16 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 75% of weekday services.
Direct services Varín → Žilina
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 21 | 20 | 20 | 04:29 | 23:00 | 6 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 72 | 26 | 26 | 04:42 | 21:00 | 16 min | SAD Žilina a.s., ARRIVA Liorbus, a.s. | 12 Dec 2026 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Varín in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 06:00–06:59 | – | 8 | 8 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 23:00–23:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 21 | 04:29 | 23:00 |
| Train | Saturday | 20 | 04:01 | 23:00 |
| Train | Sunday | 20 | 04:01 | 23:00 |
| Bus | Weekday | 72 | 04:42 | 21:00 |
| Bus | Saturday | 26 | 04:53 | 20:59 |
| Bus | Sunday | 26 | 04:53 | 20:59 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Varín → Žilina, no calls at other towns in between.
- Bus: Varín → Gbeľany → Nededza → Teplička nad Váhom → Žilina 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 Žilina a.s., ARRIVA Liorbus, a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 8.8 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Varín → Žilina?
Yes. On a weekday there are 21 direct trains and 72 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Varín → Žilina leave?
Train: first departure 04:29, last 23:00. Bus: first departure 04:42, last 21:00.
How long does the journey Varín → Žilina take?
Train: about 6 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 16 min according to the timetable.
Does the Varín → Žilina service run at weekends?
Train: 20 trips on Saturday, 20 on Sunday. Bus: 26 trips on Saturday, 26 on Sunday.
How often does the Varín → Žilina service run?
Varín → Žilina: on a weekday there are 21 direct trains and 72 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 15:00 and 16:00: 9 an hour, about every 7 min.
How many services a day run Varín → Žilina?
Services per day: weekday 93, Saturday 46, Sunday 46. On a weekday the first departure is 04:29 and the last 23:00. At peak (15:00–16:00) a service leaves about every 7 min.
Which carrier runs Varín → Žilina?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 75% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Varín → Žilina?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 8.8 km). Temporary discounts are not included.