What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zvolen?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zvolen is to train which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Zvolen?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Zvolen is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Zvolen?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zvolen. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zvolen Mesto via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Vienna to Zvolen?

The distance between Vienna and Zvolen is 273 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Zvolen without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Zvolen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €21 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Zvolen?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Vienna to Zvolen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zvolen train from?

Vienna to Zvolen train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Zvolen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Zvolen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Vienna to Zvolen train arrive?

Vienna to Zvolen train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Zvolen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Zvolen is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Vienna to Zvolen.

Where can I stay near Zvolen?

There are 580+ hotels available in Zvolen.

Vienna to Zvolen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Zvolen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna StanicaRe
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zvolen Mesto831 / ...
5h 13m
€22–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Zvolen102513
6h 13m
€24–69
Drive 259.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zvolen259.1 km
2h 38m
€42–60
Bus via Vienna International Airport
1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy901 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bratislava Central Bus Station to Tomasa Garrigue MasarykaSlovak Lines 102519 / ...
6h 19m
€30–48

Vienna to Zvolen by train

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Distance: 273.4 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Zvolen, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Zvolen Mesto via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zvolen Mesto via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy, Zvolen, and Zvolen Osobna Stanica in around 6h 13m.

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