Bus and train Zvolen → Banská Bystrica: timetable

Zvolen → Banská Bystrica: on a weekday there are 30 direct trains and 20 direct buses with no change. First departure 04:33, last 22:38. The journey takes about 26 min (bus). The timetable is valid until 12 Dec 2026.

Direct services Zvolen → Banská Bystrica

ModeWeekdays (trips)SaturdaySundayFirst departureLast departureJourneyCarrierValid until
Train30302904:3322:3830 minŽelezničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. (Os, R)12 Dec 2026
Bus204805:0515:2026 minS.A.D. Zvolen a.s., SAD Lučenec a.s.31 Jul 2027

Where the most typical trip calls

  • Train: Zvolen → Sliač kúpele → Veľká Lúka → Hronsek → Vlkanová → Radvaň → Banská Bystrica
  • Bus: Zvolen → Banská Bystrica, no calls at other towns in between.

Train fare

2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,30 € (track distance 18.9 km). Temporary discounts are not included.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct service Zvolen → Banská Bystrica?

Yes. On a weekday there are 30 direct trains and 20 direct buses with no change.

When do the first and last services Zvolen → Banská Bystrica leave?

Train: first departure 04:33, last 22:38. Bus: first departure 05:05, last 15:20.

How long does the journey Zvolen → Banská Bystrica take?

Train: about 30 min according to the timetable. Bus: about 26 min according to the timetable.

Does the Zvolen → Banská Bystrica service run at weekends?

Train: 30 trips on Saturday, 29 on Sunday. Bus: 4 trips on Saturday, 8 on Sunday.

How much is the train fare Zvolen → Banská Bystrica?

2nd class price under the standard ZSSK tariff in force since 1 Jul 2026: 1,30 € (track distance 18.9 km). Temporary discounts are not included.