The average train between Aachen and Xanten takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Xanten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Xanten at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Rheinhausen Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Aachen to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Xanten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Aachen and Xanten is 101.4 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Rheinhausen Bf in around 2h 47m.