The average train between Köln Hbf and Xanten takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hbf 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 Köln Hbf and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Xanten at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Köln Hbf to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Xanten is 87 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 5m.