What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Xanten?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Xanten is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Xanten?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Xanten is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Xanten?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Conradstraat and arriving at Xanten Bahnhofstraße via DU- Hbf Westeingang and Geldern Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Xanten?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Xanten Bahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Xanten?

The distance between Rotterdam and Xanten is 194 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Xanten without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Xanten without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Xanten?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Rotterdam to Xanten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Xanten bus from?

Rotterdam to Xanten bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Rotterdam Conradstraat station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Xanten train from?

Rotterdam to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Xanten?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Xanten is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Xanten bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Xanten bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Duisburg Portsmouthplatz station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Xanten train arrive?

Rotterdam to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Xanten?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Xanten is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Rotterdam to Xanten.

Where can I stay near Xanten?

There are 501+ hotels available in Xanten.

Rotterdam to Xanten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Xanten by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain
4h 7m
€44–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the bus from DU- Hbf Westeingang to Geldern Rathausbus Sb30
6h 38m
€21–30
Drive 160.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Xantencar 160.2 km
2h 6m
€28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain
4h 37m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dordrecht to Nijmegentrain
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Xanten Gymnasiumbus X27 / ...
4h 46m
€31–89

Rotterdam to Xanten by train and bus

114Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.3 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Xanten Bahnhofstraße via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, DU- Hbf Westeingang, and Geldern Rathaus in around 6h 38m.

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