The average train between Aalter and Rotterdam takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Aalter and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalter is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:50 AM. 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Aalter to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Aalter station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Aalter to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Aalter to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Aalter to Rotterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Aalter and Rotterdam is 116.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Aalter to Rotterdam Centraal via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 2h 16m.