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How to get fromBrussels to Xantenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Xanten by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain train
    3h 50m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus N81 / ...
    5h 30m
    €25–39

  3. Drive 200.6 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Xantencar car 200.6 km
    2h 41m
    €31–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain train Rb31
    3h 57m

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train Sprinter / ...
    5h 19m
    €30–69

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  • Distance: 324.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Xanten, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Xanten Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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