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

From Aalst to Boom by bus and train

To get from Aalst to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Schellebelle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Panne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schellebelle
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Malines
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aalst to Boom by bus and train via IC, S1 and 86

To get from Aalst to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S1 train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S1
S1
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Boom

The distance between Aalst, Belgium and Boom, Belgium is approximately 67.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Boom 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 Aalst

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

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Erembodegem
  • Vijfhuizen
  • Alost

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst Zwartehoekbrug
  • Aalst Station Perron 7
  • Aalst Station Perron 6

Public transit stations close to Boom, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Boom:

  • Schelle
  • Boom
  • Ruisbroek-Sauvegarde

Bus stations close to Boom:

  • Boom Antwerpsestraat
  • Boom E. Vanderveldestraat (Colonel Silvertopstr.)
  • Boom E. Vanderveldestraat (Frans De Schutterlaan)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aalst to Boom by bus and train via IC, S1 and 86

To get from Aalst to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S1 train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S1
S1
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line L, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S1, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct train between Aalst and Boom in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aalst to Boom in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from La Panne station near Aalst to Schellebelle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Schellebelle station near Boom in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Aalst to Boom in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aalst and Boom in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aalst to get to Boom in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the La Panne station near Aalst in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aalst and Boom in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Schellebelle stop, which is closest to Boom in Belgium.

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