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How to get from Brussels to Aalst by bus and train?

From Brussels to Aalst by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Aalst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Uccle Calevoet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S1 train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Vivier D'Oie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uccle Calevoet
    ID 5817
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 8
    Ride to train station Alost
    Ride to train station
    Alost
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Aalst by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Aalst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Héros / Helden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Héros / Helden
    ID 2355
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 9
    Ride to train station Alost
    Ride to train station
    Alost
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Aalst

The distance between Brussels, Belgium and Aalst, Belgium is approximately 37.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Aalst by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Mercure / Mercurius
  • Uccle Mercure

Public transit stations close to Aalst, Belgium

Aalst is located at Aalst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aalst De Wolfkaai.

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Alost
  • Haaltert
  • Vijfhuizen

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst De Wolfkaai
  • Aalst Station Perron 1
  • Aalst Station Perron 2

From Brussels to Aalst by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Aalst in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Héros / Helden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Alost station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Héros / Helden
    ID 2355
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 9
    Ride to train station Alost
    Ride to train station
    Alost
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line S1, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels to Aalst?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 4, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Aalst?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Aalst?

    The 43 bus line goes from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station near Brussels in Brussel to Vivier D'Oie station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Vivier D'Oie station near Aalst in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Aalst by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Aalst in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Aalst?

    Get on the 43 bus from the Observatoire / Sterrenwacht stop near Brussels in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Aalst?

    Get off the bus at the Vivier D'Oie station, which is closest to Aalst in Belgium.

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