The average train between Aalst and Boom takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalst is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Boom at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 2h 28m. 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
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 102 km.
You can take a train from Alost to Boom via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Anvers-Sud in around 2h 25m.