The average train between Bielefeld and Xanten takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld to Xanten. 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 hourly between Bielefeld and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Xanten at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Bielefeld to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Bielefeld to Xanten train tickets online with National Express and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Bielefeld and Xanten is 148.3 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 51m.