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

The cheapest way to get from Xanten to Trier is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xanten to Trier is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Xanten and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Xanten to Trier. However, there are services departing from Xanten Bahnhof and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Xanten to Trier?

The distance between Xanten and Trier is 308 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Xanten to Trier without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Xanten to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xanten to Trier train from?

Xanten to Trier train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Xanten to Trier?

The best way to get from Xanten to Trier is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €80 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Xanten to Trier train arrive?

Xanten to Trier train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Xanten to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Xanten to Trier is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Xanten to Trier.

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 772+ hotels available in Trier.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Xanten to Trier by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof1 / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
4h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train station011
6h 53m
€30–79
Drive 256.1 km
1. Drive from Xanten to Trier256.1 km
2h 37m
€36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Wesel to Koblenz HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe11 / ...
5h 22m
€52–77
Train via Mechernich
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bf
4. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
5h 58m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 308.4 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Xanten, Germany and Trier, Germany?

You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €14–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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