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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Aalst is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Aalst is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Aalst?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Alost via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Calais to Aalst?

The distance between Calais and Aalst is 247 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Aalst without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Calais to Aalst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Aalst train from?

Calais to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.

Where does the Calais to Aalst train arrive?

Calais to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Aalst?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Aalst is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Calais to Aalst.

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

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Where can I stay near Aalst?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Aalst.

Calais to Aalst - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 20 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain S10 / ...
3h 31m
€43–105
Drive 171.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calais to Aalstcar 171.7 km
1h 45m
€27–39
Train via Gand-Saint-Pierre
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3h 43m
€32–66
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Aalst Meuleschettekapelbus 20
4h 32m
€32–60

Calais to Aalst by train

54Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.1 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Aalst, Belgium?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Alost via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 31m.

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