At a glance: Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica
- Services per day: weekday 21, Saturday 18, Sunday 18.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:45 and the last 22:50.
- At peak (05:00–06:00) a service leaves about every 30 min.
- Fastest: bus, about 13 min. For comparison: train 21 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 86% of weekday services.
Direct services Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 18 | 18 | 18 | 04:45 | 22:50 | 21 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 3 | 0 | 0 | 05:21 | 13:24 | 13 min | S.A.D. Zvolen a.s. | 1 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Veľká Lúka in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 18 | 04:45 | 22:50 |
| Train | Saturday | 18 | 04:45 | 22:50 |
| Train | Sunday | 18 | 04:45 | 22:50 |
| Bus | Weekday | 3 | 05:21 | 13:24 |
| Bus | Saturday | 0 | – | – |
| Bus | Sunday | 0 | – | – |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Veľká Lúka → Hronsek → Vlkanová → Radvaň → Banská Bystrica Other towns passed on the way: 3.
- Bus: Veľká Lúka → Hronsek → Vlkanová → Badín → Banská Bystrica 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 S.A.D. Zvolen a.s.
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 12.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
More direct connections departing Veľká Lúka
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica?
Yes. On a weekday there are 18 direct trains and 3 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica leave?
Train: first departure 04:45, last 22:50. Bus: first departure 05:21, last 13:24.
How long does the journey Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica take?
Train: about 21 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 13 min according to the timetable.
Does the Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica service run at weekends?
Train: 18 trips on Saturday, 18 on Sunday. Bus: 0 trips on Saturday, 0 on Sunday.
How often does the Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica service run?
Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica: on a weekday there are 18 direct trains and 3 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 05:00 and 06:00: 2 an hour, about every 30 min.
How many services a day run Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica?
Services per day: weekday 21, Saturday 18, Sunday 18. On a weekday the first departure is 04:45 and the last 22:50. At peak (05:00–06:00) a service leaves about every 30 min.
Which carrier runs Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 86% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Veľká Lúka → Banská Bystrica?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,00 € (track distance 12.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.