The average train between Xanten and Brussels takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Xanten to Brussels. 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 3 times a day between Xanten and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Brussels at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 36m • 2 changes


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4h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Xanten to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Xanten station and arriving at Brussels station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Xanten to Brussels train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.
Xanten to Brussels train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Xanten to Brussels train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, National Express and Eurostar.
The distance between Xanten and Brussels is 171.8 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Duisburg Hbf and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 19m.