Train Essen to Xanten | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Xanten takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 5m

Duration

63 km

Distance

Hourly

Frequency

Essen to Xanten train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Xanten at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

10:50 AM → 11:55 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 12:55 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 1:55 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 2:55 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

12:39 AM → 1:55 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 6:55 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

12:36 AM → 1:55 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 2m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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