The average train between Essen and Aalst takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen 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 4 times a week between Essen and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:05 AM which arrives into Aalst at 3:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Aalst station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Essen to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Alost station.
Book your Essen to Aalst train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Aalst is 215.3 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Alost via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 57m.
