The average train between Aachen and Aalst takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Aalst. 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 Aachen and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Aalst at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Aalst station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Aachen to Aalst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Aalst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Alost station.
Book your Aachen to Aalst train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Aachen and Aalst is 144.8 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Alost via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 17m.