The train between Rotterdam and Aalst takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Aalst. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Aalst at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Aalst station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Rotterdam to Aalst train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Aalst train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Alost station.
Book your Rotterdam to Aalst train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Aalst is 113.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alost via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 12m.