The average train between Cologne and Aalst takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Aalst at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Aalst station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Cologne to Aalst train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aalst train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Alost station.
Book your Cologne to Aalst train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Aalst is 204.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Alost via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 54m.