Train Xanten to Cologne | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Xanten and Cologne takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Xanten to Cologne. 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 40m
Duration: 108 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 32m

Xanten to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Xanten and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

9:01 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 12:38 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 1:34 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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