The average train between Brussels and Xanten takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 every 3 hours between Brussels and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Xanten at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Xanten station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Brussels to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Brussels to Xanten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), RheinRuhrBahn and National Express.
The distance between Brussels and Xanten is 171.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Xanten Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 49m.