The average train between Bonn and Xanten takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn to Xanten. 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 Bonn and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Xanten at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Bonn to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Bonn to Xanten train tickets online with National Express, RheinRuhrBahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Xanten is 112.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 25m.