The average train between Dorsten and Xanten takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorsten 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 Dorsten and Xanten. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorsten is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Xanten at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorsten to Xanten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Dorsten station and arriving at Xanten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Dorsten to Xanten train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Dorsten Bf station.
Dorsten to Xanten train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Xanten Bahnhof station.
The distance between Dorsten and Xanten is 35.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Dorsten Bf to Xanten Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 11m.