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

The cheapest way to get from Aalst to Aachen is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalst to Aachen is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Aalst and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalst to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Aalst De Wolfkaai and arriving at Aachen station west via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Aalst and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Alost and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Aalst to Aachen?

The distance between Aalst and Aachen is 177 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aalst to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Aalst to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalst to Aachen bus from?

Aalst to Aachen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Aalst De Wolfkaai station.

Where do I catch the Aalst to Aachen train from?

Aalst to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.

Train or bus from Aalst to Aachen?

The best way to get from Aalst to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Aalst to Aachen bus arrive?

Aalst to Aachen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Aalst to Aachen train arrive?

Aalst to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Aalst to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalst to Aachen is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Aalst to Aachen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alost to Brussels-Nordtrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 21m
€30–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalst De Wolfkaai to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus 714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Aachen station westbus N1310 / ...
4h 16m
€14–21
Drive 171.4 km
1. Drive from Aalst to Aachencar 171.4 km
1h 53m
€28–40
Train via Bruxelles Midi
1. Take the train from Alost to Bruxelles-Miditrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 52m
€32–99

Aalst to Aachen by train

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Distance: 176.5 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Alost to Aachen Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalst De Wolfkaai to Aachen station west via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 4h 16m.

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