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We regularly optimize our network
We constantly scrutinise our travellers' experiences, we listen and analyse all questions. We do this, for example, by better aligning the schedule with new train and/or school hours, shifting a trip to accommodate more passengers, or adjusting the frequency or route in certain areas to match use or demand. In this way, we ensure a reliable and efficient service for everyone, across all regions.
What is changing in my province?
Stay out later in Gent
In the Ghent region, you can rely on bus and tram services until the late hours. Our drivers are happy to take you to and from the heart of Ghent, even from the surrounding municipalities.
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Gent tram network
Here, you can discover where the trams are running, which routes are active, and which (major) works are impacting the service. Major infrastructure works lasting more than three months are also included in this overview.
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New depot at the Wissenhage site in Wondelgem
De Lijn urgently needs a new depot and workshop. The current depots in Gentbrugge and Destelbergen are facing a severe shortage of space. They lack the necessary facilities and space to switch to electric buses and modern trams. Additionally, with more tram lines being introduced, extra space is needed to house trams. Therefore, we have been searching for a suitable site for a new, modern, large depot.
Read moreFree transport for anyone aged 6 to 14
Young people aged 6 to 14 years living in Ghent (domiciled in Ghent) can apply for a free travel pass (valid for 12 months) via the portal www.delijn.be/buzzygent. For children who turn 6 during the year, a travel pass may be requested 3 months before their 6th birthday at the earliest.
By requesting a free travel pass, you give De Lijn permission to place it on your MOBIB card. This will be done provided you belong to the target group and the city of Ghent does not terminate the scheme.
If you don’t yet have a MOBIB card, you will receive a personalised MOBIB card displaying your photo and with your travel pass on it, free of charge.
De Lijn takes this photo from the National Register. If a photo is not available there, you can submit one online.
If for some reason we cannot recognize you as an entitled person, you will receive an email from us within 7 working days after your registration via the website to tell you what to do in that case.
If you continue to have problems, just call in at a Lijnwinkel store in Ghent. They’ll be happy to help.
Check that your travel pass has been placed on your MOBIB card:
At the validation machine on the vehicle by pressing the information button.
By creating an account on our website; you will then be able to see exactly what tickets are on your card.
Overview of all ticket formulas
Do you travel occasionally? Find out which ticket is right for you.
Travel passes
Do you take a bus or tram several times a week? Then it’s best to opt for a travel pass.
City Pass
Do you live or work in Ghent or Antwerp and do you often travel within the city by bus and train? If so, a City Pass is perfect for you.
Antwerp City Pass
Thanks to the Antwerp City Pass, you have access to lots of tourist attractions, travel free of charge on public transport and enjoy lots of discounts.
Out and about in Ghent
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All park-and-rides in Ghent
If you want to park in Ghent for a longer period of time, you can do so for free at a park-and-ride (P+R) outside the low-emission zone. At the P+R you switch to tram, bus or bicycle for a quick connection to the city centre.
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Our app: your smart travel companion...
Thanks to the real-time information in our redesigned app, you know when your bus or tram is coming. During the ride you will also be shown the upcoming stops. Take it a step further and set an alarm to notify you when it’s time to get off. Or activate immediately upon entering the vehicle your planned route so that the app guides you from departure to arrival. But that’s not all: our app is useful for lots of things. For buying your ticket, for example, or mapping out the best routes by train, tram, metro or bus.
Discover the app