The average train between Enschede and Aalst takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Enschede 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 4 hours between Enschede and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Enschede is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Aalst at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Enschede to Aalst? 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 Enschede to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Enschede station and arriving at Alost station via Gouda station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Enschede to Aalst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Enschede station.
Enschede to Aalst train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Alost station.
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The distance between Enschede and Aalst is 243.7 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Enschede to Alost via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 2m.