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
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 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

From Etterbeek to Aalter by light rail and train

To get from Etterbeek to Aalter in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 25 light rail from Etterbeek Gare station to Gare du Nord 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 56 min.

116min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 25
Light Rail - 25
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Etterbeek Gare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Etterbeek Gare
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 25
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aalter
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Malines
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bellem
    Ride to train station
    Bellem
    3 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 Bellem Moerstraat.

Train stations close to Aalter:

  • Bellem
  • Aalter
  • Hansbeke

Bus stations close to Aalter:

  • Bellem Moerstraat
  • Bellem Kerk

Related Routes

From Etterbeek to Aalter by light rail and train

To get from Etterbeek to Aalter in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 25 light rail from Etterbeek Gare station to Gare du Nord 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 56 min.

116min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 25
Light Rail - 25
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Etterbeek Gare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Etterbeek Gare
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 25
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Knokke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aalter
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Malines
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bellem
    Ride to train station
    Bellem
    3 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 Train line S8, Train line IC, Train line L.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Light Rail line 25, Train line IC, Train 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 Zottegem 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 Zottegem 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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