The average train between Lille and Aalst takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Lille 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 hourly between Lille and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Aalst at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Lille 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 Lille to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Aalst station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Lille to Aalst train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Aalst train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Alost station.
Book your Lille to Aalst train tickets online with TGV inOui, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Lille and Aalst is 76.5 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Alost via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 37m.