The train between Rotterdam and Aalter takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Aalter. 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 Aalter. 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 Aalter at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aalter. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Aalter station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Rotterdam to Aalter train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Aalter train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aalter station.
Book your Rotterdam to Aalter train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rotterdam and Aalter is 116.9 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aalter via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 10m.