How to get from Etterbeek to Aalter by train?

From Etterbeek to Aalter by train

To get from Etterbeek to Aalter in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S8 train from Etterbeek station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Aalter station to Bellem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Etterbeek
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Etterbeek
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aalter
    43 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Malines
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bellem
    Ride to train station
    Bellem
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Etterbeek to Aalter by train via S8, EXP and L

To get from Etterbeek to Aalter in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S8 train from Etterbeek station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the L train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Bellem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - S8
S8
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - L
L
Leaves from Etterbeek
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Etterbeek
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Zeebrugge-Strand
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bellem
    Ride to train station
    Bellem
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Etterbeek to Aalter
The distance between Etterbeek, Belgium and Aalter, Belgium is approximately 86.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Etterbeek to Aalter 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 Etterbeek

Etterbeek is located at Etterbeek, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Etterbeek Gare.

Bus stations close to Etterbeek:

  • Etterbeek Gare
  • Ixelles Plaine
  • Elsene Etterbeek Station
Public transit stations close to Aalter, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Aalter:

  • Aalter
  • Bellem
  • Hansbeke
Related Routes

Alternative route from Etterbeek to Aalter by train via S8, EXP and L

To get from Etterbeek to Aalter in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S8 train from Etterbeek station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the L train from Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Bellem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - S8
S8
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - L
L
Leaves from Etterbeek
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Etterbeek
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Zeebrugge-Strand
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bellem
    Ride to train station
    Bellem
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line IC, Bus line L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Etterbeek to Aalter?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line EXP, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct train between Etterbeek and Aalter?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Etterbeek to Aalter?

    The S8 train line goes from Bruxelles-Midi station near Etterbeek in Brussel to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Aalter in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Etterbeek to Aalter by train?

    The total travel time between Etterbeek in Brussel and Aalter in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Etterbeek to get to Aalter?

    Get on the S8 train from the Bruxelles-Midi station near Etterbeek in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Etterbeek and Aalter?

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi station, which is closest to Aalter in Belgium.

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