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Ghent public transport is operated by De Lijn (bus and tram). Small dogs in a closed carrier travel free. Larger dogs are not permitted on De Lijn. The good news: Ghent's historic centre is compact and almost entirely pedestrianized — for most visitors, walking with a dog is the best option. The city also has excellent bike infrastructure and cycling with a small dog in a carrier basket is common.
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De Lijn operates Ghent's tram and bus network. Small dogs in a fully closed carrier travel free. Ghent has 4 tram lines connecting the city centre to the suburbs and the train stations. The historic centre itself is largely car-free and walkable, making the tram mainly useful for reaching parks on the city's edge.
Ghent is one of Belgium's most cycling-friendly cities. The historic centre is largely car-free and well-connected by cycle paths. Blue Bike (shared bikes) and regular hire are available. Small dogs can travel in a front basket carrier — this is a very common sight in Ghent. Many visitors cycle with their dogs to the Citadelpark, Blaarmeersen, or the Bourgoyen nature reserve.
Ghent Sint-Pieters and Ghent Dampoort are the main train stations. Belgian national trains (SNCB/NMBS) allow small dogs in a carrier free. Medium dogs travel with a half-price child ticket. Large dogs need a full ticket and travel on leash and muzzled. Brussels is 30 minutes by train; Bruges is 25 minutes.
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