Paris to Zilina by train

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Overview: trains from Paris to Zilina

Find the key information for travelling by train from Paris to Zilina, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:40 View journey
Last train 22:05 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 14hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 1196
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey CA$233.35 View journey
Avg journey time 21hr 23m
Train operators 51

Taking the train from Paris to Zilina

Ready to book a trip from Paris to Zilina by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of a train ticket between Paris and Zilina

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$233.35. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Paris to Zilina departure timetable

On this route, 17 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Paris at 06:40 and the last leaving at 21:22 during the week.

For weekend travel to Zilina, the earliest departure is at 06:40 and the last one is at 22:05. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 21 minutes.

Average train travel time from Paris to Zilina

The quickest time by train is 14 hours and 36 minutes, travelling a total distance of 1,196 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Paris to Zilina?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Paris to Zilina travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Zilina.

FAQs about the train journey from Paris to Zilina

Want to know more about your journey from Paris to Zilina? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Paris to Zilina covers 1,196 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.