Ghent taxi and airport transfers
Ghent is about 50 km from the cruise port at Zeebrugge. Its taxi firms run city rides and fixed-price trips to Belgian airports and further afield, 24 hours a day. Minibuses carry up to eight people, and electric taxis are part of the fleet.
Ghent to Brussels Airport taxi
A fixed fare from Ghent to Brussels Airport is about €120, the same as to Brussels city or Antwerp. At least one firm includes luggage and waiting time in its airport fares. The direct train from Brussels Airport to Ghent takes about 55 minutes.
Ghent to Charleroi, Schiphol and Paris
- Ghent to Charleroi Airport: about €170 by taxi, or a shuttle bus from about €19.90 in about 1 h 40
- Ghent to Lille: about €125
- Ghent to Schiphol: about €325
- Ghent to Paris: about €325
Ghent taxi rank fares
Rank fares are set by the city. By day a ride starts at about €12 including 3 km, then about €2.60 per km, or €3.00 at rush hour (6–9 and 15–19) and at weekends. A €3 night supplement applies from 22:00 to 06:00, and an 8-seat bus starts at about €14. You can usually pay by cash, Bancontact, card or Payconiq, and business clients can ride on invoice. Agree any tolls before a long trip.