How to get from Aalst to Diest by train?

Aalst to Diest - Train Schedule

The IC train from Aalst to Diest runs from 06:18 to 08:18, with departures every 2 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Aalst to Diest by train

To get from Aalst to Diest in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Aalst station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the L train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The train schedule from Aalst may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Diest on the Moovit app.

153min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Leaves from Aalst

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
    Ghent St. Peter
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 7
    Ride to train station Diest
    Ride to train station
    Diest
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Diest

The distance between Aalst, Belgium and Diest, Belgium is approximately 143.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Diest by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Aalst to Diest

To check the train schedule from Aalst to Diest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aalst) and destination (Diest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line L.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Ghent St. Peter station near Aalst to Antwerp-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Antwerp-Berchem station near Diest in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aalst to Diest in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Aalst and Diest in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Ghent St. Peter station near Aalst in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Antwerp-Berchem station, which is closest to Diest in Belgium.

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