Transfers in Žilina

Žilina airport transfers

Žilina is Slovakia’s fourth-largest city, with about 79,900 residents. It sits where the Váh, Kysuca and Rajčanka rivers meet, about 170 km from Bratislava. The station is a major rail junction, Malá Fatra National Park is close by, and Kia’s plant is the largest employer.

Žilina to Bratislava and Vienna Airport

Žilina Airport lies about 10 km from the centre. For a wider choice of flights, private cars run to the big airports. Published fares to Bratislava are about €140–150 by car, or about €180 by van. Vienna Airport costs about €190–200 by car. One firm adds a night surcharge of about €30 between 22:00 and 05:00.

Žilina to Kraków, Katowice and Budapest

• Kraków: about €145
• Katowice: about €150
• Budapest: about €299–300
• Poprad: about €120–150

For other trips, one firm charges about €1.10 per km. Žilina Airport is also one of the nearest airports to Jasná.

Booking a Žilina transfer

Prices are per vehicle, so groups can share the cost, and vans suit skiers and families with luggage. Ask whether the fare includes waiting time at the airport. Booking ahead is wise for early flights, since the drive to Vienna Airport is long and night trips may cost extra.