The average train between Berlin and Xanten takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 Berlin and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Xanten at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Berlin to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Berlin to Xanten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Berlin and Xanten is 484.8 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 26m.