The average train between Osnabrück and Xanten takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Osnabrück is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Xanten at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Osnabrück to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Osnabrück station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Osnabrück to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Osnabrück to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Osnabrück and Xanten is 128.9 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 54m.