How to Get Around Belgium
Getting around Belgium won't give you any gray hair. The country is small, while the public transport system iswell-oiled. Here's how to travel by train, tram, bike, or car.
Efficient Train Travel
A comprehensive rail network flows between towns and major cities in Belgium, and is managed by SNCB/NMBS. The trains are reliable, frequent, and comfortable. Tickets can be obtained at train stations, online, or through the SNCB/NMBS app. One-way youth tickets cost €7.50. Multi-trip passes are available, too. Bikes and pets are admitted, with a small fee charged, on trains.
Easy Metro, Buses, and Trams
Metro systems exist in Brussels, Antwerp, and Charleroi, while regional transport companies are in charge of bus and tram lines. The coastal tram, Kusttram, chugs 67km along the Belgian coast and makes picturesque stops in towns such as De Haan and Ostend. Day passes cost €7.50.
Driving and Car Rentals
Car hire is ideal for coverage of areas outside the main public transport routes. Many large chains are present in Belgium, but this can push up the price accordingly. Think environmentally with car-sharing options such as Green Mobility. Bear in mind traffic congestion and urban parking charges. Motorways are free and lit but the last sign prior to a turning may be in Flemish rather than French – so plan your route in advance, for this reason also.
Cycling Holidays
In particular, in flat Flanders, which has an extended cycling node network, Belgium is truly a cyclist's paradise. Visit Flanders offers routes for bikes, with historical rides through the World War I places. In Wallonia, the RAVeL network gives car-free cycling pathways. Rentals are well distributed by Blue-bike.
Accessible Transportation
Belgium is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Belgian Rail provides assistance in 132 train stations. Most metro stations are fitted with lifts in Brussels, and a great many trams and buses are wheelchair-accessible. The logo you'll want to look out for about accessible accommodation and attractions is Access-i.
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