The average train between Paris and Aalst takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 2 hours between Paris and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Aalst at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

1h 56m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

1h 56m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

2h 4m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Aalst station via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Paris to Aalst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Aalst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alost station.
Book your Paris to Aalst train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Paris and Aalst is 260.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Alost via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 24m.