Transport in Antwerp

Antwerp is a very interesting city to visit. The transport system runs efficiently such that visitors rarely encounter problems. In order to avoid falling into any difficulties, one should either use car rental services or trains. Budget is one of the many car rental companies in Antwerp. This car rental company has a customer relation office near Antwerp Airport. Antwerp has two main train stations. The Central Station is only one and a half kilometers from the city center while Berchem Station is 2km to the southeast of the Central Station.

There are also national connections in the form of IC trains. One of these trains connects to Brussels every 30 minutes. Another one connects to Ghent every 45 minutes. Yet another one connects with Bruges every 70 minutes. People who want to visit Hassalt and Leuven can reach these places as well since trains connect with these transit points every 65 and 45 minutes, respectively.

Antwerp Airport is only 4 km to the southeast of Antwerp City center. The airport is in the Deurne suburb. The airport offers flights to London. It also offers flights to Liverpool and Manchester. Connections to Manchester and Liverpool are made through London.

Antwerp city is generally well connected through public transport in the form of buses and trams. It also has a premetro. A premetro is a tram that has to run underground as part of its journey. Buses are categorized into city and regional ones. City buses cover the main hubs within the central business district. Ensure that you are sure of the place you want to go. If you know your destination you only need to choose the right bus or tram.
One may use the same tickets to pay for buses, trams as well as the premetro. Public means of transport runs between 6 am and midnight. During the weekends a night bus services is always available for those who hang out till late. An alternative means of transport is motorcycles and cars. Riverside Quay is a fantastic place to park your car. Parking in the northern part of the city attracts a fee but the parking areas located in the southern part of Antwerp are free. If you want to access a 24-hour parking garage, it is to be found as an underground car park situated at Groenplaants. Taxis also wait for clients at Groenplaants just outside Central Station.