Visitors to Antwerp need to know that the city is too big to be properly explored by foot and therefore they will require other means of transport to get around. While many hire cars, others opt to move around using public transport. The advantage is that the city comes with exhaustive selection of transport options ranging from buses trams and pre-metro run by De Lijn, which provides the visitors with the tickets and informational booths a round the city where they can get useful transport maps. The visitors who are travelling out of the city must purchase the tickets to the appropriate zones. Guests can get tickets that allow unlimited travel for up to an hour and the day passes at extra charges. The main De Lijn transport center is located at Franklin Rooseveltplaats. Some of the transport options in Antwerp include:
- Travel by Air
The Antwerp International Airport is located close to the City center and provides one of the easiest ways to get to the city. It hosts over 150,000 passengers and assorted airlines. Guests can make use of the various features at the airport including the Telenet hotspot offering internet access, Belair restaurant and business lounge areas. There are a number of taxis and public transport to take the guests to and from the airport.
- Car Rental
This is one of the easiest options for moving around in the city although guests will encounter a few parking problems although they can park at the central riverside quay. Most of the street parking zones are metered and are often hard to find because of their popularity. There are quite a number of places to get these vehicles either at the airport or in the city. They can use the car for day trips to towns and areas nearby Antwerp including Brussels, Kapellen, Lier, Lichtaart, Mechelen and Grimbergen which are easily accessible by car.
- Public Transport- Bus, Coach and trams
Antwerp has a comprehensive bus network and the visitors can get their buses at the main hubs which include the Franklin Rooseveltplaats and Koningin Astridplein where they will get city and regional buses. They are advised to ensure that they are in the correct buses in terms of number and direction. They can also make use of the City’s tram and pre-metro network that is not only convenient but also affordable.
- Travel By Train
Those who wish to travel by train can go to the Centraal station, which is located along Koningin Astridplein and is a grand building with impressive neo-baroque façade of the 19th century. It is located a kilometer and a half from the city center close to the De Keryserlei stretch and a number of shops. The other train station is Berchem, situated Two kilometers to the south east.
- Taxi
As one of the popular transport options in Antwerp, taxis are available throughout the city. They are the most convenient choice for those short journeys within the city center. Most of these taxis are located outside the Centraal Station , next to the Koningin Astridplein bus stations as well as on the Groenplaats.