The average train between Bochum and Xanten takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum 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 Bochum and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Xanten at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Bochum to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Bochum to Xanten train tickets online with National Express, RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bochum and Xanten is 56.3 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 48m.