At a glance: Žilina → Vrútky
- Services per day: weekday 60, Saturday 52, Sunday 53.
- On a weekday the first departure is 04:19 and the last 04:31 (+1 day).
- At peak (10:00–11:00) a service leaves about every 15 min.
- Fastest: train, about 19 min. For comparison: bus 27 min.
- Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 82% of weekday services.
Direct services Žilina → Vrútky
| Mode | Weekdays (trips) | Saturday | Sunday | First departure | Last departure | Journey | Carrier | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 54 | 52 | 53 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) | 19 min | Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., RegioJet,a.s., Leo Express s.r.o. (Os, Ex, R, RJ, LE) | 12 Dec 2026 |
| Bus | 6 | 0 | 0 | 06:50 | 17:00 | 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–00:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 01:00–01:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 02:00–02:59 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 04:00–04:59 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 05:00–05:59 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 06:00–06:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 07:00–07:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 08:00–08:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 09:00–09:59 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 10:00–10:59 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 11:00–11:59 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 12:00–12:59 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 13:00–13:59 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 14:00–14:59 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 15:00–15:59 | 4 | – | 4 |
| 16:00–16:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 17:00–17:59 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 18:00–18:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 19:00–19:59 | 3 | – | 3 |
| 20:00–20:59 | 4 | – | 4 |
| 21:00–21:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
| 22:00–22:59 | 2 | – | 2 |
First and last service by day
| Mode | Day | Trips | First departure | Last departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Weekday | 54 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) |
| Train | Saturday | 52 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) |
| Train | Sunday | 53 | 04:19 | 04:31 (+1 day) |
| Bus | Weekday | 6 | 06:50 | 17:00 |
| Bus | Saturday | 0 | – | – |
| Bus | Sunday | 0 | – | – |
Where the most typical trip calls
- Train: Žilina → Vrútky, no calls at other towns in between.
- Bus: Žilina → Strečno → Vrútky Other towns passed on the way: 1.
Carrier and service type
- Train: operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., RegioJet,a.s., Leo Express s.r.o.
- Train categories on this route: Os (local train), Ex (express), R (fast train), RJ (RailJet), LE, SC (SuperCity).
- 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 → Vrútky?
Yes. On a weekday there are 54 direct trains and 6 direct buses with no change.
When do the first and last services Žilina → Vrútky leave?
Train: first departure 04:19, last 04:31 (+1 day). Bus: first departure 06:50, last 17:00.
How long does the journey Žilina → Vrútky take?
Train: about 19 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 27 min according to the timetable.
Does the Žilina → Vrútky service run at weekends?
Train: 52 trips on Saturday, 53 on Sunday. Bus: 0 trips on Saturday, 0 on Sunday.
How often does the Žilina → Vrútky service run?
Žilina → Vrútky: on a weekday there are 54 direct trains and 6 direct buses with no change. Service is most frequent between 10:00 and 11:00: 4 an hour, about every 15 min.
How many services a day run Žilina → Vrútky?
Services per day: weekday 60, Saturday 52, Sunday 53. On a weekday the first departure is 04:19 and the last 04:31 (+1 day). At peak (10:00–11:00) a service leaves about every 15 min.
Which carrier runs Žilina → Vrútky?
Most frequent carrier: Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., 82% of weekday services.
How much is the train fare Žilina → Vrútky?
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.