The average train between Trier and Xanten takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier 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 2 hours between Trier and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Xanten at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hbf and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Xanten station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Trier to Xanten train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Xanten train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Trier and Xanten is 211.6 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Xanten Bahnhof via Koblenz Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 51m.