Ghent’s public transport is well organised, with a wide network of trams and buses. The buses and trams in Ghent will take you to where you want to go from early in the morning until late in the evening: for free if you have a CityCard. The CityCard Gent allows you to use all the trams & buses in Ghent without paying extra!
What if you haven’t got a CityCard Ghent with all its great benefits?! You will find a ‘Lijnwinkel’, or ticket shop, at Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station and Korenmarkt where you can buy tickets. Always buy your ticket in advance from the Lijnwinkel or a machine at the tram or bus stop.
Tram lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 take you from one end of Ghent to the other, passing right through the city centre.
During the Ghent Festivities (18-27 July) different traffic and parking rules apply. Check all the information here before your arrival.
Contactless payment on the De Lijn buses and trams is possible with your debit card, smartphone or smartwatch. You just have to hold your card or device in front of the white terminal. One ride costs € 3. Within the hour, you can take any bus or tram you like free of charge. Please note: Only 1 means of payment (debit card, smartphone or smartwatch) per person.
Looking for the easiest route by public transport in Ghent? Consult this handy route planner to plan your trip in the city.
All information about buses and trams in one app: purchase your ticket, track your journey live, receive a notification when you reach your stop, or check where your platform is. The app is available in Dutch, French, and English.
