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How to get fromEssen to Xantenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Xanten by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Wesel Bahnhoftrain train Re49
    2. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Xanten Gymnasiumbus bus X27 / ...
    1h 32m
    €14–25

  2. Drive 56.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Xantencar car 56.2 km
    43 min
    €8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Xantentaxi taxi 56.2 km
    43 min
    €140–170

  4. Train, bus via Oberhausen Hbf

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Weseltrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Xanten Gymnasiumbus bus X27 / ...
    1h 34m
    €12–55

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain train Rb31
    1h 35m

Essen to Xanten by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Xanten, Germany?

RheinRuhrBahn operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof hourly, and the journey takes 45 min.

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