Train Cologne to Xanten | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Xanten takes 2h 18m 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 108 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain Rb31

2h 5m

Cologne to Xanten train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Xanten at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

11:02 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
1h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:55 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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