Transport in and to Antwerp

Antwerp is centrally located in Europe and easily accessible by plane, train, bus or car. Getting around the city is stress-free with the shared bike or scooter, or else public transport. You'll also discover here where best to park for a worry-free day of fun in Antwerp.

Parking attendant at work near the Palace of Justice

Frederik Beyens

Street parking in city centre for permit holders only

Visitors without a parking permit will no longer be able to park on the street from August 1 2023.

Frederik Beyens

Public transport

Antwerp is a pocket-sized city. Many of the attractions are within walking or biking distance of each other. Another way of getting around the city is on the trams and buses of De Lijn.

People at a quay looking out at a large boat on the water with trees in the background

Noortje Palmers

Ferry service between the left and right bank

Need to get from the right bank to the left bank quickly? Then the free ferry is a fun solution.

View of the boats in the Willemdok marina.

Victoriano Moreno

Visiting Antwerp with your motorboat or sailing boat

Tips for a trip to Antwerp with your own boat.

Victoriano Moreno

Cycle with ease through Antwerp on the shared bikes from Velo and Donkey Republic

For a smooth journey or pleasant bike ride in Antwerp, rent a shared bike from Velo or Donkey Republic.

Heather Dobson

Explore Antwerp with a shared scooter

Move quickly and trendily around Antwerp with the shared scooters from Voi, Lime or Bolt.

Cycling along the Gedempte Zuiderdokken green zone

Sigrid Spinnox

Rent a bike

Explore the city of Antwerp by bike and rent a bike.

A boat with part of its deck covered transports a group of people across a river

Havenbedrijf Antwerpen | Michel Dauchy

The water bus

Take the water bus if you are looking for a seamless connection between Hemiksem and Antwerp.

Frederik Beyens

Taxi

Need to get from point A to point B in Antwerp quickly? Then why not take a taxi as it will bring you to your destination in a fast, safe and affordable manner!

Frederik Beyens

Low emission zone

Avoid a fine and check your vehicle before driving to Antwerp on Slim naar Antwerpen.

Signposting to parking in the centre of Antwerp

Elisabeth Verwaest

Carefree parking in Antwerp

Are you planning to visit Antwerp by car, coach or campervan? Before your visit, check whether you are permitted to enter the Low Emission Zone and see where you can park.

Frederik Beyens

Coach parking area

Park your bus on Vogelzanglaan at Antwerp Expo or on d'Herbouvillekaai at number 8 after having dropped off your visitors in town. A ‘Kiss and Ride’ zone is available at Plantinkaai in the historic city centre for dropping off visitors to the city.