How to travel from Brussels to Aalst

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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Aalst

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Aalst among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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€6

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Cheapest

€5

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1h 2m

Average total duration

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32m

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34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Aalst is a train with an average price of €6.
The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Aalst is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels and Aalst including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Aalst among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2m sooner (32m by train vs 34m by car). Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Brussels to Aalst

How to get from Brussels to Aalst by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Aalst is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Intercity
    6:53 AM0h23
    Brussels
    7:16 AMAalst
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity
    6:53 AM0h23
    Brussels
    7:16 AMAalst
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity
    6:53 AM0h23
    Brussels
    7:16 AMAalst
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity
    6:23 AM0h25
    Brussels
    6:48 AMAalst
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional
    9:16 AM0h32
    Brussels
    9:48 AMAalst
    51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity
    7:53 AM0h23
    Brussels
    8:16 AMAalst
    51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Aalst

Travel to Aalst easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Aalst.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Aalst including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Aalst is a bus with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Aalst:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Aalst costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Aalst is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Aalst take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 7m.

The distance from Brussels to Aalst is approximately 14 miles (24 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Aalst is:
  • Around 50 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Aalst as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Aalst:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-North and arrive in Aalst station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Aalst, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Aalst by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Aalst by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Aalst with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn.
  • 36 direct trains per day with Regional, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Aalst often also extend their vacation to go to Ghent, Ostend, Bruges, Blankenberge, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aalst and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Aalst to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions, enjoy the local culture, and experience the annual carnival in Aalst.

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