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Getting around

Getting around in Ghent
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The car-free city centre is tailor-made for the pedestrian and the cyclist. With bus and tram you can reach any part of the city quickly and easily (even on weekend evenings) and taxis are also readily available. Of course, you can also rent a car to explore the surroundings.

The digital city map enables you to enter your preferences and shows you where you can find your points of interest.

  • stadwandeling gent

    Ghent on foot: a great idea!

    Kilometers under your belt
  • fietsers aan het stadhuis op een zonnige dag

    Cycling in Ghent:

    a true love story
  • Bus van De Lijn aan de Korenmarkt

    Public Transport in Ghent

    Affordable trams and buses
  • The river Lys on a sunny day. There's small boats, guided tour-boats and kayaks present on the water.

    Boat trips in Ghent

    Want to experience Ghent? Try a boat!
  • shuttle bus

    Shuttle bus

    Take a free shuttle bus to go to the city centre from a park and ride.
  • Taxis lined up at Sint-Pietersstation

    Taxis

    A safe, comfortable ride to wherever you’re going
  • Cars are driving on the main road going round the city of Ghent. You can see a sign pointing to the direction of 'Sint-Michielsparking'.

    Car rental

    Hire a car in Ghent
  • Guide explains to a group of people

    Guided tours in Ghent

    Discover Ghent in greater depth with a guide
  • Digital street map of Ghent

    All the information you need in one handy online map
  • Twee personen wandelen in het tuin van de Sint-Pietersabdij

    Walking in nature: tips

    Walks in nature in and around Ghent

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