The average train between Münster and Xanten takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Münster 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 Münster and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Xanten at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Münster to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Münster station and arriving at Xanten station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Münster to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Xanten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
Book your Münster to Xanten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Münster and Xanten is 87.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 25m.