Getting there and around
By air
Belgium’s international airport is situated in Zaventem, on the outskirts of Brussels. From Brussels Airport (Brussel Nationaal Luchthaven) it is possible to travel to Ghent by train.
By train
National and international trains stop in Ghent (stations Sint-Pieters and Dampoort).
Public transport
The city has an extensive public transport network serving the city centre and surrounding area. Buses and trams will take you to every possible destination in and around Ghent from early in the morning till late at night. The night buses on Friday and Saturday evenings are free of charge.
You can buy a ticket or a bus or tram card at the presale points of “De Lijn” (the Lijn shops, newspaper shops), at a presale ticket machine or from the bus or tram driver.