

Trains in Slovakia
The train is by far the best way to discover beautiful Slovakia, with its impressive mountain ranges. The country's rail network is extensive and the trains are reliable and clean.
Train types in Slovakia
The railways in Slovakia are operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK). You can find train times for Slovakia in the Interrail timetable.
- Route Map
- Domestic Trains
- International Trains
- Night trains

Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
Let us show you the average travel times between Slovakia's biggest cities. Reservations are optional for all of these train journeys.
Route | Travel time (by InterCity) |
---|---|
Bratislava to Kosice | 4h 50m |
Bratislava to Presov | 5h 20m |
Bratislava to Zilina | 1h 45m |
Bratislava to Poprad (Tatra Mountains) | 3h 30m |
Bratislava to Banska Bystrica | 3h 40m |
Reservations
How to make reservations for trains in Slovakia:
Interrail reservation self-service system
- Interrail
- R, EX, IC, EC, SC, RailJet, Nightjet, EuroNight
Administration costs when booking through Interrail self-service
- € 2,- p.p.per train
- Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)
With railway carriers
- ZSSK (Slovakian Railways): Domestic and international trains
- RailJet, IC, EC, NightJet, EuroNight
- ČD (Czech railways): Domestic and international trains
- RailJet, IC, EC, NightJet, EuroNight
- ÖBB (Austrian railways): (Some domestic and) International trains
- RailJet, IC, EC, NightJet, EuroNight
- Leo Express: Only domestic and international Leo Express trains
- RegioJet: Only domestic and international RegioJet trains
Locally at the train station in Slovakia
Good to know
- InterCity trains (IC): Reservation fees via ZSSK €3–€25.
- Eurocity (EC): Reservation fees via ZSSK: €1. Reservations are optional.
- Night trains: Fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
- Express trains (Ex): Reservation fees via ZSSK: €1-2. Only mandatory in 1st class.
- Rýchlik (R): Reservation fees via ZSSK: €1-2. Only mandatory in 1st class.
Most domestic trains require reservations if you're travelling in 1st class. The reservation is €2 if you buy it through ZSSK.
Get your Pass for Slovakia
Interrail Slovakia Pass
See the beauty of Slovakia by rail.
Youth discounts, as well as family and senior discounts.
Additional benefits include a 30% discount on the Mercure hotel in Bratislava.
Prices from € 58
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Travel by train as much as you like in up to 33 European countries including Slovakia.
Discounts available for youth, seniors and families.
Prices from € 212
Tips and tricks for Slovakia
Slovakia main train station
The railway hub of Slovakia is in Bratislava:
Bratislava Hlavna stanica (main station).
It has ticket machines and information service.
Located 1 km from Bratislava's Old Town.
Bus and tram stops are outside the station.
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