Transportation



Antwerp is within easy reach of several airports, train lines, highways, and seaports.

Comprehensive information can be found here. Specific information below.

Arriving by train:

Both international trains and inter-city trains stop in Antwerpen-Centraal and Antwerpen-Berchem stations. Every hour 15 IC, IR or L-trains stop from/to Antwerp.

When visiting Antwerp you can take advantage of the commercial all-in formulas of Belgian rail company NMBS. These “B-Day Trips” include a train ticket plus entry to one attraction, as well as other transport. Train passes, weekend tickets or group rates (from 15 persons) are also interesting options.

Contact:
NMBS/SNCB
Koningin Astridplein 27
2018 Antwerp
General information number: +32 (0)2 528 28 28 (or +32 (0)2 555 25 55 for dial phones)

Arriving by Car:

Many highways converge in Antwerp. Here is a list: E19, A12, E40, E314, E 313, E34, E17, E40.

Arriving by Plane:

There are two nearby airports: Brussells (Zaventem) and .

Brussells Airport is 45 km / 28 miles from the Antwerp city center. Transportation from the airport is provided by SN Brussels Airlines Express bus (shuttle service), by train NMBS/SNCB (change trains in Brussels), de Lijn bus 820/821 or by taxi.

Antwerp Airport is 6 km / 4 miles from the city center. Transportation from the airport is provided by the bus 14 from De Lijn (connection between airport and railway station) or by taxi.

Contact:
Antwerp Airport
Luchthavenlei 1
2100 Deurne
+32 (0)3 285 65 00

Arriving by Boat:

Just bring your boat right into the city!

Getting Around once in Antwerp:

Antwerp is a pedestrian-friendly city. Some 20% of this historic city centre is traffic-free and during the many summer festivities pedestrians are given absolute priority. Another convenient way to get around the city is by bus or tram. These services enable your clients to easily reach all major places in Antwerp. There are two major bus terminal stations: Centraal Station en Rooseveltplaats.

Fare:
Nice knowing is that a ticket is at least 20% cheaper in advance sale.
A listing of the most common fares (price in advance sale/price when obtaining ticket from driver):

Individual ticket: 1,20 euro/1,50 euro, 60 minutes valid
Ticket valid for 24 houres: 5 euro/6 euro, 24 hours valid
10-ride card: 8 euro/10 euro, 10 x 60 minutes valid

Points for advance sale: Newspaper shops, supermarkets, ticket-dispensing machines at the stops, Tourism Antwerp (only ticket valid for 24 hours or 10-ride card),

Contact:
Public Transport 'De Lijn'
Grote Hondstraat 58 
2018 Antwerp
Phone: +32 (0)3 218 14 11
Fax: +32 (0)3 218 15 00
E-mail: dienstregelingen.ant@delijn.be 



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