The average train between Utrecht and Aalter takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Utrecht 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 hourly between Utrecht and Aalter. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Aalter at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Utrecht to Aalter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Aalter. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Antwerpen-Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Utrecht to Aalter train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Aalter train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Utrecht and Aalter is 160.5 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Aalter via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 1m.