Train Cologne to Aalst from €55 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Aalst takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Aalst. 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 59m
Duration: 246 km
Distance: €55
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 40m

€47–106

Cologne to Aalst train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Aalst at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 33m • 1 change

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