The average train between Brussels and Aalten takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels to Aalten. 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 Brussels and Aalten. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Aalten at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Aalten. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Aalten station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Brussels to Aalten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Aalten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aalten station.
Book your Brussels to Aalten train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and RRReis.
The distance between Brussels and Aalten is 195.6 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Aalten via Breda and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 28m.