The average train between Xanten and Dortmund takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Xanten to Dortmund. 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 Xanten and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Xanten is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Xanten to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Xanten station and arriving at Dortmund station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Xanten to Dortmund train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.
Xanten to Dortmund train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Xanten to Dortmund train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Xanten and Dortmund is 71.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 29m.