How far is Žilina from Bratislava?

About 106 miles (170 km) separate Žilina and Bratislava.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Žilina to Bratislava leave from Zilina Autobusova Stanica and arrive at Bratislava Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bratislava?

Once in Bratislava, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Running tours in Bratislava, Biofarma Príroda - Stupava, Post-Socialist City Tour and Old Town Hall (Stará radnica).

Bus Žilina to Bratislava from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Cheapest
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	Fastest

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Žilina to Bratislava on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:05pm	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 40m	5:45pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:55am	Zilina Autobusova Stanica	2h 55m	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Žilina to Bratislava

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 2 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43train per day

2h 2mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $51	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $15	Average Duration2h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Žilina and Bratislava?

Stops in Žilina

A
Zilina Autobusova Stanica
1. mája 735/30, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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B
Žilina, SK
Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava 9, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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C
Žilina Bus Stop
Mariánske námestie 52/27, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
D
Autobusová Stanica Zilina
1. mája 762/21, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia

Stops in Bratislava

A
Bratislava Airport
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B
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Eurobus

4/542 reviews

SK bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Žilina to Bratislava by bus

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$15

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The cheapest trip from Žilina to Bratislava was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $25 for a bus ticket from Žilina to Bratislava based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-22.