The average train between Aalst and Boom takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Aalst to Boom. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aalst and Boom. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalst is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Boom at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Boom. However, there are services departing from Aalst station and arriving at Boom station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Aalst to Boom train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.
Aalst to Boom train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Boom station.
Book your Aalst to Boom train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Aalst and Boom is 29.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Alost to Boom via Brussels-Nord and Anvers-Berchem in around 2h 11m.