Train Xanten to Essen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Xanten and Essen takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Xanten to Essen. 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 4m

Duration

63 km

Distance

Hourly

Frequency

Xanten to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Xanten and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

10:01 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 2m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 1:06 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 2:04 PM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:04 AM
1h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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