What is the cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Aalst?

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Aalst is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €14 - €26 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht to Aalst?

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Aalst is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Aalst?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Aalst Zeeberg via Brussel WTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Aalst?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Alost via Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Aalst?

The distance between Utrecht and Aalst is 221 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.

How do I travel from Utrecht to Aalst without a car?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Aalst without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Utrecht to Aalst?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Utrecht to Aalst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Aalst bus from?

Utrecht to Aalst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Aalst train from?

Utrecht to Aalst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Aalst?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Aalst is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Utrecht to Aalst bus arrive?

Utrecht to Aalst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Utrecht to Aalst train arrive?

Utrecht to Aalst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Aalst?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Aalst is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Utrecht to Aalst.

Where can I stay near Aalst?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Aalst.

Utrecht to Aalst - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Aalst by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
3h 10m
€56–127
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus N809 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel WTC to Aalst Zeebergbus 714 / ...
4h 47m
€14–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 15m
€15–38
Drive 171.9 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Aalstcar 171.9 km
2h 18m
€30–44
Train via Bruxelles-Central
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Alosttrain S10 / ...
4h
€30–117

Utrecht to Aalst by train

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Distance: 221.2 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Aalst, Belgium?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Alost via Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Utrecht to Brussels - Midi Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €10–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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