How to get from Aalter to Essen by train?

By train

To get from Aalter to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Bellem station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Bellem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalter
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Berchem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalter to Essen

The distance between Aalter, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 109.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalter 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 Aalter

Aalter is located at Aalter, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bellem Kerk.

Train stations close to Aalter:

  • Aalter
  • Hansbeke

Bus stations close to Aalter:

  • Bellem Kerk
  • Bellem Moerstraat

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Kloosterstraat.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Kloosterstraat
  • Essen Mariaberg
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line S32.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Aalter to Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 Aalter to Essen in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Aalter and Essen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Aalter in Belgium.

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

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

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