The average train between Xanten and Hamburg takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Xanten to Hamburg. 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 3 hours between Xanten and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Xanten to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Xanten station and arriving at Hamburg station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Xanten to Hamburg train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.
Xanten to Hamburg train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Xanten to Hamburg train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Xanten and Hamburg is 318.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 54m.