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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Aalst
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Aalst among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Aalst:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Aalst costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Aalst take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
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How to get from Ghent to Aalst by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Aalst is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:13 PM0h29Ghent5:42 PMAalst$81One-way0 transfers
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5:13 PM0h29Ghent5:42 PMAalst$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:13 PM0h29Ghent5:42 PMAalst$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:39 AM0h31Ghent8:10 AMAalst$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Aalst:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Aalst costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Aalst take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Aalst as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Aalst station.
- Travel with De Lijn to go to Aalst by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, SNCB to go to Aalst by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with De Lijn.
- 10 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
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