What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aalst?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Aalst is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Aalst?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Aalst is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Aalst?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Aalst Zeeberg via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Aalst?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Alost via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Aachen to Aalst?

The distance between Aachen and Aalst is 184 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Aalst without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aalst without a car is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Aalst?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Aachen to Aalst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Aalst bus from?

Aachen to Aalst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Aalst train from?

Aachen to Aalst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Aalst?

The best way to get from Aachen to Aalst is to train via Bruxelles Midi which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Aachen to Aalst bus arrive?

Aachen to Aalst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Aachen to Aalst train arrive?

Aachen to Aalst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Aalst?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Aalst is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Aachen to Aalst.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Aalst?

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Aachen to Aalst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Aalst by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train via Bruxelles Midi
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain S10 / ...
2h 18m
€31–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Aalst Zeebergbus 714 / ...
3h 30m
€15–21
Drive 172.9 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Aalstcar 172.9 km
1h 46m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain S10 / ...
2h 19m
€33–92

Aachen to Aalst by train

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Distance: 183.7 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Aalst, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Alost via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Aalst Zeeberg via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 3h 30m.

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