The average train between Rotterdam and Xanten takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 4 hours between Rotterdam and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Xanten at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Xanten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Xanten station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Rotterdam to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Xanten is 138.9 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Xanten Bahnhof via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 21m.