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How to get fromRotterdam to Xantenby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Xanten by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Utrecht

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain train Re
    3h 36m
    €37–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus N94 / ...
    6h 8m
    €21–40

  3. Drive  159.8 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Xantencar car 159.8 km
    2h 7m
    €29–42

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain train Re / ...
    4h 3m
    €43–65

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dordrecht to Nijmegentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Xanten Gymnasiumbus bus X27 / ...
    4h 55m
    €21–45

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain train
    4h 55m

Rotterdam to Xanten by train and bus

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Xanten, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Xanten Gymnasium via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Xanten Gymnasium via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Nijmegen Centraal Station, and Kleve Bahnhof in around 6h 8m.

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