There are 5 ways to get from Belgium to Xanten by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain
5h 9mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N81 / ...
5h 28m€23–39Drive 200.6 km
- Drive from Brussels to Xantencar 200.6 km
2h 41m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain Sprinter / ...
5h 16m€28–64Train #2
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain Rb31
5h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Xanten is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Belgium to Xanten is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Belgium station to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Xanten Gymnasium via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Xanten Bahnhof via Brussels-Nord, Köln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Belgium and Xanten is 326 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.
The best way to get from Belgium to Xanten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Belgium to Xanten, including transfers.
Belgium to Xanten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Belgium to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Belgium to Xanten is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Belgium and Xanten, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Xanten Bahnhof via Gare Du Nord, Brussels-Nord, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Belgium to Xanten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.
Belgium to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Xanten is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Belgium to Xanten.
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