Žilina public transport fares
The basic (full) fare on Žilina city transport starts at €0.90 when paying by card and at €1.30 in cash. A temporary discount begins on 12 October 2026: sale −50% until 10.11. The price list was last checked on 7 October 2026.
Fares at a glance
- Ticket type: a transfer ticket, one price for the whole journey if it fits in the validity time.
- Basic price: €0.90 by card, €1.30 in cash.
- Reduced price: €0.65 by card, €0.90 in cash.
- How to pay: by card or electronically, in cash from the driver or a ticket machine.
- Source: dpmz.sk, Cestovné a dovozné v MHD Žilina (uznesenie MZ č. 223/2025) — lístok označený krížikom platí ako integrovaný v zóne 100.
- Checked: 7 October 2026.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Full fare: card | Full fare: cash | Reduced: card | Reduced: cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer ticket, 60 min | €0.90 | €1.30 | €0.65 | €0.90 |
Promotions and temporary discounts
The table above shows the regular price. Temporary measures are listed separately with their dates; when one ends, the regular price applies again.
- sale −50% until 10.11.: from 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 inclusive. Starts on 12 October 2026. The discount applies to the basic (full) fare. Sources: www.mindop.sk.
| Period | Ticket | Full fare: card | Full fare: cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 – 10 November 2026 | Transfer ticket, 60 min | €0.45 | €0.65 |
How to pay and how the ticket works
The Card column is the price when paying electronically: a transport or bank card, an e-wallet or an app, depending on what the city sells. The Cash column is the price of a ticket from the driver or a machine. The carrier decides the exact ways to pay.
- Transfer ticket, 60 min: one price for the whole journey including transfers, if it fits in 60 minutes.
Reduced fares
Reduced fares are in the Reduced columns. Who is entitled and from which age is set by the carrier's tariff and differs from city to city, so check the conditions with the carrier. Reduced ticket: €0.65 by card, €0.90 in cash.
Fares beyond the city
A trip out of the city by regional bus is paid under the “IDS PLUS and ŽSK regional fare” tariff. The lowest step (up to 1 km) costs €0.68 by card, €0.95 in cash; longer trips cost more and the exact price depends on the zone or distance.
Source: sadza.sk, Cenník cestovného ŽSK (u vodiča); zónový lístok IDS PLUS od 0,70 € len v mobilnej aplikácii. Checked 1 January 2025.
- Regional buses, temporary discount: sale −50% until 10.11., from 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 inclusive.
Source and freshness
Tariff source: dpmz.sk, Cestovné a dovozné v MHD Žilina (uznesenie MZ č. 223/2025) — lístok označený krížikom platí ako integrovaný v zóne 100. The price list was last checked on 7 October 2026. Link to the source: dpmz.sk.
Prices change by a decision of the city or the carrier and Punkto knows them only as of the day they were checked. Temporary promotions are shown by date, so once one ends this page shows the regular price again. The carrier's current price list always prevails.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a public transport ticket in Žilina?
- The basic (full) fare on Žilina city transport starts at €0.90 when paying by card and at €1.30 in cash. A temporary discount begins on 12 October 2026: sale −50% until 10.11. The price list was last checked on 7 October 2026.
- Do you pay by card or in cash on Žilina public transport?
- The price list gives both prices: a basic ticket starts at €0.90 by card and at €1.30 in cash.
- Is public transport in Žilina free?
- No, according to the tariff you pay: a basic ticket starts at €0.90 by card, €1.30 in cash.
- Is there a fare discount in Žilina right now?
- Not yet, but from 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 inclusive this applies: sale −50% until 10.11. The discount applies to the basic (full) fare.
Related pages
- Žilina city transport: lines, stops and timetable
- Getting around Žilina: a visitor's guide
- Free city transport in Slovakia