At a glance: Žilina → Margecany
- Services per day: weekday 18, Saturday 18, Sunday 18.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:19 and the last 04:31 (+1 day).
- At peak (04:00–05:00) a service leaves about every 30 min.
- Typical journey time: about 3 h 2 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 94% of weekday services.
Direct services Žilina → Margecany
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 18 | 18 | 18 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) | 3 h 2 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., RegioJet,a.s. (Ex, EN, RJ, R) | 12 Dec 2026 |
Departures by hour on a weekday
How many direct services leave Žilina in each hour.
| Hour | Train |
|---|---|
| 01:00–01:59 | 1 |
| 02:00–02:59 | 1 |
| 04:00–04:59 | 2 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 1 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 1 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 1 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 1 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 1 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 1 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 1 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 1 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 18 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) |
| Train | Saturday | 18 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) |
| Train | Sunday | 18 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Žilina → Vrútky → Kraľovany → Ružomberok → Liptovský Mikuláš → Štrba → Poprad-Tatry → Spišská Nová Ves → Margecany Other towns passed on the way: 7.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., RegioJet,a.s.
- Train categories on this route: Ex (express), EN (EuroNight), RJ (RailJet), R (fast train).
Train fare
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 9,90 € (track distance 209.0 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Žilina → Margecany?
Yes. On a weekday there are 18 direct trains with no change.
When do the first and last services Žilina → Margecany leave?
Train: first departure 04:19, last 04:31 (+1 day).
How long does the journey Žilina → Margecany take?
Train: about 3 h 2 min according to the timetable.
Does the Žilina → Margecany service run at weekends?
Train: 18 trips on Saturday, 18 on Sunday.
How often does the Žilina → Margecany service run?
Žilina → Margecany: on a weekday there are 18 direct trains with no change. Service is most frequent between 04:00 and 05:00: 2 an hour, about every 30 min.
How many services a day run Žilina → Margecany?
Services per day: weekday 18, Saturday 18, Sunday 18. On a weekday the first departure is 04:19 and the last 04:31 (+1 day). At peak (04:00–05:00) a service leaves about every 30 min.
Which carrier runs Žilina → Margecany?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 94% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Žilina → Margecany?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 9,90 € (track distance 209.0 km). Temporary discounts are not included.