The average train between Dortmund and Xanten takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Xanten at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Dortmund to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Xanten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Xanten train tickets online with National Express, RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dortmund and Xanten is 71.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h.