At a glance: Žilina → Rajec
- Services per day: weekday 50, Saturday 20, Sunday 20.
- On a weekday the first departure is 05:10 and the last 22:48.
- At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 10 min.
- Fastest: train, about 34 min. For comparison: bus 39 min.
- Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 58% of weekday services.
Direct services Žilina → Rajec
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 21 | 9 | 9 | 05:18 | 22:48 | 34 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 29 | 11 | 11 | 05:10 | 22:30 | 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00–05:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 09:00–09:59 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 11:00–11:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 21:00–21:59 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 21 | 05:18 | 22:48 |
| Train | Saturday | 9 | 06:48 | 22:48 |
| Train | Sunday | 9 | 06:48 | 22:48 |
| Bus | Weekday | 29 | 05:10 | 22:30 |
| Bus | Saturday | 11 | 06:20 | 22:30 |
| Bus | Sunday | 11 | 06:20 | 22:30 |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Žilina → Žilina-zariečie → Žilina-Solinky → Bytčica → Lietavská Lúčka → Porúbka → Poluvsie → Rajecké Teplice → Konská pri Rajci → Zbyňov → Kľače → Rajec Other towns passed on the way: 10.
- Bus: Žilina → Lietav.Lúčka → Porúbka → Turie → Rajecké Teplice → Konská → Zbyňov → Jasenové → Kľače → Rajec Other towns passed on the way: 8.
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: 1,40 € (track distance 21.5 km). Temporary discounts are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct service Žilina → Rajec?
Yes. On a weekday there are 21 direct trains and 29 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Žilina → Rajec leave?
Train: first departure 05:18, last 22:48. Bus: first departure 05:10, last 22:30.
How long does the journey Žilina → Rajec take?
Train: about 34 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 39 min according to the timetable.
Does the Žilina → Rajec service run at weekends?
Train: 9 trips on Saturday, 9 on Sunday. Bus: 11 trips on Saturday, 11 on Sunday.
How often does the Žilina → Rajec service run?
Žilina → Rajec: on a weekday there are 21 direct trains and 29 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 06:00 and 07:00: 6 an hour, about every 10 min.
How many services a day run Žilina → Rajec?
Services per day: weekday 50, Saturday 20, Sunday 20. On a weekday the first departure is 05:10 and the last 22:48. At peak (06:00–07:00) a service leaves about every 10 min.
Which carrier runs Žilina → Rajec?
Most frequent carrier: SAD Žilina a.s., 58% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Žilina → Rajec?
2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,40 € (track distance 21.5 km). Temporary discounts are not included.