The average train between Stuttgart and Xanten takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart 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 hourly between Stuttgart and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Xanten at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Stuttgart to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Stuttgart and Xanten is 373.9 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 7m.