The average train between Leiden and Xanten takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 4 hours between Leiden and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Xanten at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Xanten station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Leiden to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Wesel station.
The distance between Leiden and Xanten is 145.5 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Xanten Gymnasium via Arnhem Centraal, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 3h 19m.