The average train between Vienna and Čadca takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Čadca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Vienna and Čadca. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Čadca at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Simmering and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Čadca? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Čadca. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Čadca station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Vienna to Čadca train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Simmering station.
Vienna to Čadca train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Zilina station.
Book your Vienna to Čadca train tickets online with Wiener Linien, ÖBB and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Vienna and Čadca is 223.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Cadca Mesto via Simmering, Wien Simmering, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, and Zilina in around 4h 29m.