The train between Amsterdam and Aalst takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 every 3 hours between Amsterdam and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Aalst at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Aalst station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Amsterdam to Aalst train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Aalst train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Alost station.
Book your Amsterdam to Aalst train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Amsterdam and Aalst is 170.4 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alost via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 59m.