At a glance: Žilina → Bytča
- Services per day: weekday 78, Saturday 28, Sunday 28.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:47 and the last 22:47.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 7 min.
- Fastest: train, about 15 min. For comparison: bus 26 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 76% of weekday services.
Direct services Žilina → Bytča
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 19 | 10 | 10 | 04:47 | 22:47 | 15 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 59 | 18 | 18 | 05:20 | 22:30 | 26 min | SAD Žilina a.s. | 11 Dec 2027 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Žilina in each hour.
| Hour | Train | Bus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00–04:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 19 | 04:47 | 22:47 |
| Train | Saturday | 10 | 04:47 | 22:47 |
| Train | Sunday | 10 | 04:47 | 22:47 |
| Bus | Weekday | 59 | 05:20 | 22:30 |
| Bus | Saturday | 18 | 05:35 | 22:30 |
| Bus | Sunday | 18 | 05:35 | 22:30 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Žilina → Horný Hričov → Dolný Hričov → Bytča Other towns passed on the way: 2.
- Bus: Žilina → Horný Hričov → Dolný Hričov → Hričovské Podhradie → Hlboké n.Váhom → Bytča Other towns passed on the way: 4.
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: 1,20 € (track distance 17.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Žilina → Bytča?
Yes. On a weekday there are 19 direct trains and 59 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Žilina → Bytča leave?
Train: first departure 04:47, last 22:47. Bus: first departure 05:20, last 22:30.
How long does the journey Žilina → Bytča take?
Train: about 15 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 26 min according to the timetable.
Does the Žilina → Bytča service run at weekends?
Train: 10 trips on Saturday, 10 on Sunday. Bus: 18 trips on Saturday, 18 on Sunday.
How often does the Žilina → Bytča service run?
Žilina → Bytča: on a weekday there are 19 direct trains and 59 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 9 an hour, about every 7 min.
How many services a day run Žilina → Bytča?
Services per day: weekday 78, Saturday 28, Sunday 28. On a weekday the first departure is 04:47 and the last 22:47. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 7 min.
Which carrier runs Žilina → Bytča?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 76% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Žilina → Bytča?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,20 € (track distance 17.4 km). Temporary discounts are not included.