The average train between Utrecht and Xanten takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Xanten at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Utrecht to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Utrecht and Xanten is 103.2 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 53m.