The average train between Cologne Bonn Airport and Xanten takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Bonn Airport 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 2 hours between Cologne Bonn Airport and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Bonn Airport is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Xanten at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Xanten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Cologne Bonn Airport station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Cologne Bonn Airport to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne Bonn Airport to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport and Xanten is 98 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport to Xanten Bahnhof via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 45m.