The cheapest and fastest trains from Aalst to Antwerp
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aalst to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aalst to Antwerp will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aalst for Antwerp on Sun, Nov 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Aalst to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aalst to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
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€17 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aalst to Antwerp train times
The table below shows live departures for Aalst to Antwerp trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:50 PM Aalst | 1h33 | 3:23 PM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aalst to Antwerp
Trains from Aalst to Antwerp run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Regional, SNCB from Aalst to Antwerp trainsPKP Intercity, Regional, SNCB trains will get you between Aalst and Antwerp from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Aalst to Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aalst to Antwerp by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aalst to Antwerp
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Restaurant De Kraanvogel
- Restaurant 't Overhamme
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel Royal Astrid
- Keizershof Hotel Aalst
- Tower Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for local and regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to major cities in Belgium
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
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