Getting There & Getting About

International Airports

• Brussels Zaventum (BRU): 13 km from the city.
• Antwerp (ANR): 3 km from the city.
• Ostend (OST): 5 km from the city.
• Liege (LGG): 8 km.
• Full list of airports in Belgium with associated airport codes >

Internal Transport

As Belgium is such a small country, there are no internal flights. There is an extensive rail network however, and visitors may buy passes that offer discounted travel. For example, the Rail Pass offers preferential tariffs for 10 second-class trips within one year to people over 26, and a similar pass (the Go Pass) is available to those under the age of 26. A 50% reduction card is also for sale, which entitles the holder to buy an unlimited number of half-price single tickets. The InterRail One-Country Pass offers travel for 3, 4, 6 or 8 days in one month within Belgium. There are also extensive regional bus services.

The country also has an excellent road network, with main towns connected by toll-free motorways. The national speed limit is 120 kph (75 mph) on motorways, 90 kph (56 mph) on single lane roads and 50 kph (31 mph) in towns. Motorways are designated by a white 'E' on green signs, other trunk roads by the prefix 'N', and minor roads by a 'P'. All the major car hire companies are present in Belgium.

All the major towns and cities have a good public transport system, with tram, bus and underground services in Brussels and Antwerp; tramways and buses in Ostend, Charleroi and Ghent; and bus systems elsewhere. Taxis are also plentiful in all towns. The final meter price includes the tip.