The average train between Xanten and Trier takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Xanten to Trier. 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 2 hours between Xanten and Trier. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Trier at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Xanten to Trier. However, there are services departing from Xanten station and arriving at Trier station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Xanten to Trier train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.
Xanten to Trier train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Xanten to Trier train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Xanten and Trier is 211.6 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 46m.