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Compare train and bus for Aalst to Sint-Gillis
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aalst to Sint-Gillis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aalst to Sint-Gillis:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aalst to Sint-Gillis costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.00. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Aalst to Sint-Gillis by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aalst to Sint-Gillis
Trains from Aalst to Sint-Gillis run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: SNCB from Aalst to Sint-Gillis trainsSNCB trains will get you between Aalst and Sint-Gillis from €3. 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 Sint-Gillis
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aalst to Sint-Gillis 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 Sint-Gillis, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Aalst to Sint-Gillis
Most Aalst to Sint-Gillis trains use the Aalst to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Aalst and Sint-Gillis train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Aalst station do trains to Sint-Gillis leave from?
Getting to Aalst from Aalst city centre
Aalst train station facilities and services
Aalst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Kraanvogel, Restaurant 't Overhamme
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aalst. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Aalst. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aalst: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Aalst: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aalst.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal Astrid, Keizershof Hotel Aalst, Tower Hotel.
Getting to Aalst Kerrebroek from Aalst city centre
Aalst Kerrebroek is 1 km from Aalst city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Aalst Kerrebroek train station facilities and services
Aalst Kerrebroek has practical services for this route, including Dining and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Aalst Kerrebroek.
Getting to Erembodegem from Aalst city centre
Erembodegem is 2 km from Aalst city centre. Public transport options include:
Erembodegem train station facilities and services
Erembodegem has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Erembodegem.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Erembodegem.
Bike and car services
Available at Erembodegem: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erembodegem.
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