The average train between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Aalter takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Aalter. 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Aalter. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Aalter at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Aalter. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) station and arriving at Aalter station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Aalter train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Aalter train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Aalter train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Aalter is 163.1 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Aalter via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 41m.