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How to get from Essen to Aalst by train?
By train
To get from Essen to Aalst in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.
138min
S32
IC
IC
Leaves from Essen
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEssen - 2
S32Wait for trainS32Puurs - 3
Ride to train stationAnvers-Central39 min - 4ICWait for trainICBruxelles-Midi
- 5Ride to train stationBruxelles-Midi57 min
- 6ICWait for trainICGand-Saint-Pierre
- 7Ride to train stationAlost25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Essen to Aalst
The distance between Essen, Belgium and Aalst, Belgium is approximately 110.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Aalst 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 Essen
Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.
Train stations close to Essen:
- Wildert
Bus stations close to Essen:
- Essen Station
- Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
- Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk
Public transit stations close to Aalst, Belgium
Aalst is located at Aalst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aalst Station Perron 1.
Train stations close to Aalst:
- Alost
- Alost Kerrebroek
- Erembodegem
Bus stations close to Aalst:
- Aalst Station Perron 1
- Aalst Station Perron 2
- Aalst Station Perron 3
Related Routes
- Aarschot to Aalst
- Affligem to Aalst
- Antwerpen to Aalst
- Beernem to Aalst
- Berlare to Aalst
- Bernissart to Aalst
- Beveren to Aalst
- Blankenberge to Aalst
- Bouillon to Aalst
- Deerlijk to Aalst
- Denderleeuw to Aalst
- Destelbergen to Aalst
- Dilbeek to Aalst
- Enghien to Aalst
- Evergem to Aalst
- Florenville to Aalst
- Gembloux to Aalst
- Genk to Aalst
- Gent to Aalst
- Geraardsbergen to Aalst
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Aalst?
The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Aalst 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 Essen to Aalst in Belgium?
The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Anvers-Central station near Aalst in Belgium
How long does it take to travel from Essen to Aalst in Belgium by train?
The total travel time between Essen and Aalst in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 18 min.
Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Aalst in Belgium?
Get on the S32 train from the Puurs station near Essen in Belgium.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Aalst in Belgium?
Get off the train at the Anvers-Central station, which is closest to Aalst in Belgium.
