How to get from Aalst to Essen by train?

By train

To get from Aalst to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Bruxelles-Nord
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Breda (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    58 min
  • 6
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Essen

The distance between Aalst, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 110.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Essen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aalst

Aalst is located at Aalst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aalst Station Perron 1.

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Haaltert
  • Erembodegem

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst Station Perron 1
  • Aalst Station Perron 2
  • Aalst Station Perron 3

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk
  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aalst to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line S32.

  • Is there a direct train between Aalst and Essen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aalst to Essen in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Nord station near Aalst to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Essen station near Essen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Aalst to Essen in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Aalst and Essen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aalst to get to Essen in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Nord station near Aalst in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aalst and Essen in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Essen station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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