The average train between Heidelberg and Xanten takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Xanten at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Heidelberg to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Heidelberg and Xanten is 296.1 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Xanten Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 15m.