The Kusttram, Flanders, Belgium
4.0 (1.270 reviews) Spent Ranking #8 in West Flanders Province Trams
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The Kusttram runs from De Panne to Knokke. I visited in January 2023 and there was a service every 15 minutes which is quite impressive for an off peak service. There are lots of stops along the way and trams are clean and bright. You have to buy a ticket before you get on from the stops and can pay buy card to ride. You can get a one way ticket or a day ticket which are really reasonably priced. It's a great way to travel along the coast of Belgium.
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Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 110, Ostend 8400 Belgium
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http://www.bbyacadehaan.be
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5Bubbles73uk 5:00 PM Mar 19, 2020
From the French border to the Dutch border
The 'Kusttram' (coastal tram) brings you from KNOKKE-HEIST near the Dutch border to DE PANNE near the French border - in other words, the complete Belgian North Sea coast. It stops in every village along the coast (68 stops). It is safe and not too expensive to use. If you have the opportunity, buy your ticket in one of the Lijn shops at some of the tram stops, as you pay a lot less than on the tram itself.
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52mercury 5:00 PM Dec 6, 2012
Explore the Belgian Coast
Many British visitors to Belgium get no further than Bruges, Gent or Ostend. Although these towns are delightful and must be visited, there are miles of beautiful coastline and interesting towns and villages to be explored. The most convenient way to explore the coast is by De Kusttram. Running for 67kilometers from De Panne, close to the French border, to Knokke Heist near to Holland, the tramway is reputed to be the longest in the world and provides an efficient and inexpensive means of travel. With a frequent, on time service, one is able to hop on and off at will. De Kusttram is not a tourist attraction, but a working transport system used by thousands of Belgium people everyday. At certain peak times trams can become very crowded and uncomfortable. (see another reviewer's warning about pickpockets). For the Each tram consists of three interlinked carriages; one of which is low floor, allowing easy access. A visual and audible display in each carriage announces the name of the next stopping point. At the time of writing, a day pass, which can also be used on the buses, costs €5. (We understand that 5 and 7 day passes are also available, which work out relatively even cheaper). Passes are available from tourist offices, major tram stops and many retail outlets. Advance purchases are cheaper than buying from the driver. For the more energetic there is a safe cycle route, which closely follows the tramway, running the entire length of the coast. Pick up the excellent leaflet (in English), "Highlights of the Coast", available free from tourist offices. This shows the entire cycle and tramway, with all tram stops and attractions clearly marked.
