How much does a bus ticket from Prague to Žilina cost?

The bus ticket price from Prague to Žilina starts at R 479. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Prague to Žilina is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Prague to Žilina?

The average travel time between Prague and Žilina is around 9h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 326 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Prague and Žilina?

The number of buses from Prague to Žilina can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Prague to Žilina by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Prague to Žilina?

When taking the bus from Prague to Žilina, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Eurobus, Trans EU.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Prague to Žilina?

Buses travelling between Prague and Žilina leave from PRG Airport or Zličín and arrive at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, Žilina, SK, Žilina Bus Stop.

Bus Prague to Žilina from R 429 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:30	Florenc	7h 5m	22:35	Zilina bus station, Zilina	Cheapest
09:00	Tomíčkova	5h 50m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
08:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	6h 15m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
07:50	Zličín	7h	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:30	Florenc	7h 5m	22:35	Zilina bus station, Zilina	Cheapest
09:00	Tomíčkova	5h 50m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
04:40	PRG Airport	10h 5m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
08:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	6h 15m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
07:50	Zličín	7h	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	6h 15m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
09:00	Tomíčkova	5h 50m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
04:40	PRG Airport	10h 5m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
07:50	Zličín	7h	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	6h 15m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
09:00	Tomíčkova	5h 50m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
15:30	Florenc	7h 5m	22:35	Zilina bus station, Zilina	No tags
04:40	PRG Airport	10h 10m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
07:50	Zličín	7h	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:05	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	17h 45m	04:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
22:45	Tomíčkova	16h 15m	15:00	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
21:45	PRG Airport	17h 15m	15:00	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
22:25	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	16h 35m	15:00	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
10:15	Prague (Na Knížecí)	18h 35m	04:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:30	Florenc	7h 5m	22:35	Zilina bus station, Zilina	CheapestFastest
04:40	PRG Airport	16h 25m	21:05	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
21:45	PRG Airport	17h 15m	15:00	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
06:30	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	14h 35m	21:05	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
15:50	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	10h 25m	02:15	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:40	PRG Airport	10h 5m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Cheapest
09:00	Tomíčkova	5h 50m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
08:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	6h 15m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
07:50	Zličín	7h	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Žilina on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:30	Florenc	7h 5m	22:35	Zilina bus station, Zilina	Cheapest
09:00	Tomíčkova	5h 50m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	Fastest
04:40	PRG Airport	10h 5m	14:45	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
08:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	6h 15m	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags
07:50	Zličín	7h	14:50	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Prague to Žilina

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Žilina. The journey takes about 5 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just R 241, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

5h 3mAverage duration

325 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 479 - R 1 889	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 241 - R 1 206	Average duration5h 3m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 225 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

Trans EU

SK Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Prague and Žilina?

Stops in Prague

A - PRG Airport

B - Zličín

C - Tomíčkova

D - Florenc

E - Černý Most

F - Hlavní nádraží

Stops in Žilina

A - Zilina Autobusova Stanica

B - Žilina, SK

C - Žilina Bus Stop

D - Autobusová Stanica Zilina

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prague to Žilina by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Prague to Žilina cost?
The bus ticket price from Prague to Žilina starts at R 479. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Prague to Žilina is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Prague to Žilina?
The average travel time between Prague and Žilina is around 9h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 326 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Prague and Žilina?
The number of buses from Prague to Žilina can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Prague to Žilina by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Prague to Žilina?
When taking the bus from Prague to Žilina, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Eurobus, Trans EU.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Prague to Žilina?
Buses travelling between Prague and Žilina leave from PRG Airport or Zličín and arrive at Zilina Autobusova Stanica, Žilina, SK, Žilina Bus Stop.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/11

R 522

07/11

R 714

Today

R 526

09/11

R 525

10/11

R 441

11/11

R 431

12/11

R 726

13/11

R 525

The cheapest trip from Prague to Žilina was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 431

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Prague to Žilina as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 431 to R 1 544 for a bus ticket from Prague to Žilina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 431, which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually Trans EU will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Prague to Žilina?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 15m	Avg priceR 600	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 3m	Avg priceR 721	Daily departures21

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