• De Lijn operates bus and tram services in Flanders, covering cities like Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, and more.
• TEC operates bus services in Wallonia, covering cities like Liège, Charleroi, Namur, and others.

Bus tickets can be purchased directly from the driver upon boarding the bus. It is recommended to have the exact change ready. Some buses also accept contactless payment methods. Alternatively, you can consider purchasing a multi-journey ticket or a day pass, which offers unlimited travel within a specific area or duration.

In some regions, there are integrated ticketing systems that allow you to use a single ticket for multiple modes of public transport (bus, tram, metro) within a specific area or region.

Belgian National Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates the train services throughout Belgium, connecting major cities, towns, and even international destinations.

Train tickets can be purchased at train stations from ticket counters or automated machines. You can choose between single journey tickets or consider rail passes, such as the “Go Pass” for young travelers (26 years and under) or the “Rail Pass” for adults, which offer a fixed number of journeys within a specific period.

The Thalys train offers connections to Paris, Amsterdam, and Cologne, while the Eurostar connects Brussels to London.

+ Thalys • SNCF • Eurostar • Deutsche Bahn

• Brussels Airport, also known as Zaventem due to the town in which it is mainly located, is Belgium’s main airport.
• Brussels South Charleroi Airport, about 50 km (31 mi) south of Brussels, mostly serves low-cost carriers.

There is a train running every 15 minutes to Brussels centre taking 25 minutes, some of them continuing to Ghent, Mons, Nivelles, and West Flanders and bus lines number 12 and 21 every 20 to 30 minutes to Place Luxembourg (European Parliament district). The bus stops at NATO and Schuman (for the EU institutions) on its way to the centre. There are also two trains per hour to Leuven, taking 13 minutes.

The main coastal ferry service is operated by Westerschelde Ferry, linking the towns of Breskens (in the Netherlands, map) and Vlissingen (in Belgium).

Cities like Bruges and Ghent provide canal tours, allowing you to explore their picturesque waterways and historic sites from a unique perspective. Boat tours are also available on the River Scheldt in Antwerp and the River Meuse in Namur, offering scenic views and a different way to experience these cities.

In certain areas, river shuttles or water taxis operate to transport passengers along rivers and canals. For example, in Ghent, there is a water tram service (Waterlijn) that operates between different stops along the River Leie and the canals, providing a convenient and scenic way to travel within the city.

Belgium Driving Guide – This guide not only tells you what the best itineraries in Belgium are, but it also means you what you need to know about driving in Belgium from the dos and don’ts on Belgian roads.

To drive in Belgium, you must have a valid driver’s license from your home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP). Make sure to carry your license and IDP with you while driving.

There are several international and local car rental companies operating in Belgium, including major brands such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt.

Apply for a visitor visa. Find out what document you need to travel, visit family and friends, do business, or transit through Belgium.

On the app, door-to-door routeplanner for the whole country, covering all forms of public transport (train, tram, bus, metro).

Brussels Museums (brusselsmuseums.be) is the non-profit association that brings together more than 120 museums in Brussels.