The average train between Charleroi and Aalst takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Charleroi 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 30 minutes between Charleroi and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Aalst at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Aalst station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Charleroi to Aalst train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Aalst train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Alost station.
Book your Charleroi to Aalst train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Charleroi and Aalst is 65.1 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Alost via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 52m.