The average train between Amsterdam and Aalter takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 every 3 hours between Amsterdam and Aalter. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Aalter at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Aalter? 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 Amsterdam to Aalter. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Aalter station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Amsterdam to Aalter train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Aalter train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Amsterdam to Aalter train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Aalter is 173.9 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Aalter via Anvers-Central and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 59m.