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The average train between Aalter and Rotterdam takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Aalter to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration
174 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
2h 1m
€23–79

Aalter to Rotterdam train times

Trains run hourly between Aalter and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Aalter is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 8m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 8m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 8m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 8m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 8m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 8m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Eurostar2h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aalter to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 173.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Aalter, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aalter to Rotterdam Centraal via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Anvers-Central in around 2h 1m.

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