Public transport: tram, bus and train
Capitole Gent is next to Woodrow Wilsonplein, where tram T1 and T2 and fifteen De Lijn bus lines stop at the Gent Zuid stop. By train, get off at Gent-Dampoort, 1.5 kilometers away, or Gent-Sint-Pieters, 2.5 kilometers away, and take the tram or bus to Gent Zuid.
Plan your trip with the De Lijn or SNCB route planner. Driving? See Parking and Park and Ride; by bike or taxi: Directions and address.
Tram and bus: the Gent Zuid stop
These De Lijn lines stop at Gent Zuid, next to Capitole Gent:
Stop | Tram | Bus |
|---|---|---|
Gent Zuid (Woodrow Wilsonplein) | T1 and T2 | 5a, 5b, 6, 16, 33, 40, 41, 42, 55, 56, 70, 71, 76, 77 and 78 |
End stops and timetables are in the De Lijn route planner. You'll find construction work and detours around the venue in Latest Updates in the Helpcenter.

By train: Gent-Dampoort or Gent-Sint-Pieters
Gent-Dampoort is the closest station, 1.5 kilometers from Capitole Gent. From there, take bus 6, 33, 70, 71, 76, 77 or 78 to the Gent Zuid stop.
From Gent-Sint-Pieters, 2.5 kilometers away, tram T1 goes to Gent Zuid, and so do buses 70, 71, 76, 77 and 78.
Frequently asked questions about public transport to Capitole Gent
How late do trams and buses run in Ghent?
Most trams and buses run until 1:30 AM on weekdays and until 2:15 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sundays, the last bus leaves at 11:30 PM. Check your trip home in the De Lijn route planner.
Which tram stops at Capitole Gent?
Tram T1 and T2 stop at Gent Zuid, next to the venue.
Which train station is closest to Capitole Gent?
Gent-Dampoort, 1.5 kilometers away. From there, buses including 70, 71, 76, 77 and 78 go to Gent Zuid.
Is public transport included in my ticket?
No, your ticket for Capitole Gent isn't valid on De Lijn. You buy your own ticket.
