The average train between Cologne and Xanten takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 every 2 hours between Cologne and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Xanten at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Cologne to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Xanten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Xanten is 87.8 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 1m.