Train Cologne to Xanten | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Xanten takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. 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.

1h 37m
Duration: 108 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain Rb31

1h 58m

Cologne to Xanten train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Xanten at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:11 AM → 6:55 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:11 AM → 6:55 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:11 AM → 6:55 AM
1h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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