{"id":481,"date":"2023-01-14T13:33:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T12:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweedaagse.be\/how-to-get-there\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T23:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:24:04","slug":"how-to-get-there","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.2daagse.be\/en\/practical-info\/how-to-get-there\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get there?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"#startplaats_zaterdag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#startplaats_zaterdag\">Click here for specific information regarding the 50 KM on Saturday.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"startplaats_maerlant\">Starting place Maerlant!<\/h2>\n\n<p>The start and finish point is at <strong>the Maerlant Atheneum<\/strong>, close to the station and the tram stop. The entrance is on Vredelaan. (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/F3KWSw3DvjQLtX3W7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By public transport<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By train \/ SNCB<\/h3>\n\n<p>Forget congestion and parking problems. Make the right choice and come to the Two-Days Walk by train! Blankenberge railway station is just a few minutes&#8217; walk from the starting point.<\/p>\n\n<p>At the weekend, you can enjoy a 30% discount on your return journey, and with Train+ you get an even bigger discount! If you\u2019re under 26 or over 65, you\u2019ll travel with a 40% discount on your return journey. What\u2019s more, with Train+ you\u2019ll never pay more than \u20ac5.50* per journey.  <\/p>\n\n<p>You can easily find timetables with the handy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belgianrail.be\/jp\/nmbs-routeplanner\/query.exe\/nn?Z=Blankenberge&amp;date=05.05.18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">journey planner<\/a> on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belgianrail.be\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nmbs.be<\/a> or in the free SNCB app.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>* In 2nd class.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De Lijn &#8211; The Coastal Tram<\/h3>\n\n<p>The most sustainable way to get around is with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delijn.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">De Lijn<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delijn.be\/nl\/kusttram\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Coastal Tram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The start location is about 100 metres from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/51.3134822,3.125377\/Blankenberge+Park\/@51.3129653,3.1228656,17z\/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa871d508749:0x846d39195ad7cd47!2m2!1d3.122381!2d51.312662!3e2?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\">the tram stop at the marina (stop &#8220;Park&#8221; )<\/a> or less than 500 metres from it at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/Blankenberge+Station+Perron+2\/Grote+Markt,+8370+Blankenberge\/@51.314132,3.1266623,17z\/data=!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x47c4aa7b76e7c921:0x69eec8b9be094f79!2m2!1d3.132689!2d51.31339!3m4!1m2!1d3.1292344!2d51.3151907!3s0x47c4aa7cdafab349:0x7c65c77bfa9d0e45!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa877f881851:0x842b6bb44b8112a!2m2!1d3.1251767!2d51.3133916!3e2?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\">the railway station (stop &#8220;Station&#8221;)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>For timetables, please refer to <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.delijn.be\/nl\/routeplanner\/\" target=\"_blank\">the De Lijn website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De Lijn &#8211; Bus<\/h3>\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/51.3130694,3.1260517\/Blankenberge+Grote+Markt\/@51.3126562,3.1247184,17z\/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa8765a9a0a9:0xf57473def6b84428!2m2!1d3.124811!2d51.312462!3e2?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\">bus stop at the Grand Place<\/a> is close to the start and finish point of the Two Days.<\/p>\n\n<p>For timetables, please refer to <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.delijn.be\/nl\/routeplanner\/\" target=\"_blank\">the De Lijn website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"met-de-wagen\">By car<\/h2>\n\n<p>All roads lead to&#8230; um&#8230; Blankenberge.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are plenty of car parks scattered around the city. Note that most places are paying.<\/p>\n\n<p>More information on <strong>parking in Blankenberge<\/strong> can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-blankenberge.be\/parkeren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the website of Blankenberge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you come by car and prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of the centre of Blankenberge, you can always park your car in Wenduine or Zeebrugge. The tram will then take you to about 400 metres from the start of the Two-Days Walk.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By private bus\/coach<\/h2>\n\n<p>We recommend that everyone disembark and board at Blankenberge town hall. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/John+F.+Kennedyplein+1,+8370+Blankenberge\/Grote+Markt,+8370+Blankenberge\/@51.31263,3.1264492,17z\/data=!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x47c4aa7be55fe68d:0xecc946238fc95a42!2m2!1d3.1323458!2d51.31111!3m4!1m2!1d3.1248504!2d51.3127773!3s0x47c4aa8770807e45:0xe628786b6c7f14f9!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa877f881851:0x842b6bb44b8112a!2m2!1d3.1251767!2d51.3133916!3e2?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John F. Kennedyplein 1<\/a>) This is one of the few places where this is also allowed. This location is just a five-minute walk from the start site and traffic can circulate much more smoothly there.<\/p>\n\n<p>Parking for buses is located in Groenestraat near the Sportdoze (<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/John+F.+Kennedyplein,+8370+Blankenberge\/De+Sportdoze,+Groenestraat+86,+8370+Blankenberge\/@51.3134352,3.1350354,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa7be55fe68d:0x3e32d4762c9a2095!2m2!1d3.13254!2d51.31111!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa6e220a8ccb:0x306b50a896ddedbc!2m2!1d3.142986!2d51.315643!3e0?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\">Groenestraat 86<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Or, of course, by bike or on foot!<\/h2>\n\n<p>Especially for cyclists, we provide more than enough space to safely park your bike.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"startplaats_zaterdag_50\"><a href=\"#startplaats_zaterdag\">Starting point 50KM Saturday <\/a><\/h1>\n\n<p>We arrange buses exclusively for our walkers on Saturday mornings from Blankenberge to Knokke station.<br\/>Advance registration is required.<\/p>\n\n<p>The starting point for the 50km walk is in Knokke, at the Margaretacentrum, Lippensplein 1a (near the station) (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CimY7QNRceyKmbGq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tweedaagse_bus\">By the Two Days Bus<\/h2>\n\n<p>We are providing our own bus from Blankenberge to the starting point in Knokke, especially for the 50 km walk.<\/p>\n\n<p>Advance booking is required when registering.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve forgotten to book your bus ticket, <a href=\"\/tickets\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">do so quickly here<\/a> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">up to 19 April<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>The bus leaves at 6.30 am sharp from Blankenberge Town Hall<br\/>J.F. Kennedyplein 1, 8370 Blankenberge (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TN4xhUyTujgWxLrg8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TN4xhUyTujgWxLrg8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By public transport<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By bus \/ De Lijn<\/h3>\n\n<p>The bus stop at the train station of Knokke is located near the starting point of the Two-Days Walk.<\/p>\n\n<p>For timetables, please refer to <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.delijn.be\/nl\/routeplanner\/\" target=\"_blank\">the De Lijn website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By train \/ SNCB<\/h3>\n\n<p>Forget congestion and parking problems. Make the right choice and come to the Two-Days Walk by train! Knokke station is just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the starting point.<\/p>\n\n<p>At the weekend, you can enjoy a 30% discount on your return journey, and with Train+ you get an even bigger discount! If you\u2019re under 26 or over 65, you\u2019ll travel with a 40% discount on your return journey. What\u2019s more, with Train+ you\u2019ll never pay more than \u20ac5.50* per journey.  <\/p>\n\n<p>You can easily find timetables with the handy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belgianrail.be\/jp\/nmbs-routeplanner\/query.exe\/nn?Z=Blankenberge&amp;date=05.05.18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">journey planner<\/a> on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belgianrail.be\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nmbs.be<\/a> or in the free SNCB app.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>* In 2nd class.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By car<\/h2>\n\n<p>You can park easily and cheaply <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AU5odm41vAwqVVjf6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at the station<\/a>. Please note: the number of places is limited.<\/p>\n\n<p>After your walk, simply take the train (or bus) back from Blankenberge to Knokke.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By private bus\/coach<\/h2>\n\n<p>It is also possible to drop you off at the station in Knokke and then pick you up again in Blankenberge.<\/p>\n\n<p>For more information about getting on and off in Knokke and parking, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knokke-heist.be\/parkeren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knokke-Heist website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Please note: walkers can only be picked up at Blankenberge Town Hall (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/John+F.+Kennedyplein+1,+8370+Blankenberge\/Grote+Markt,+8370+Blankenberge\/@51.31263,3.1264492,17z\/data=!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x47c4aa7be55fe68d:0xecc946238fc95a42!2m2!1d3.1323458!2d51.31111!3m4!1m2!1d3.1248504!2d51.3127773!3s0x47c4aa8770807e45:0xe628786b6c7f14f9!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa877f881851:0x842b6bb44b8112a!2m2!1d3.1251767!2d51.3133916!3e2?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John F. Kennedyplein 1<\/a>). This is one of the few places where this is permitted. This location is just a five-minute walk from the start site and traffic can circulate much more smoothly there. In the meantime, the coach can be parked in Blankenberge at the coach park (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.be\/maps\/dir\/John+F.+Kennedyplein,+8370+Blankenberge\/De+Sportdoze,+Groenestraat+86,+8370+Blankenberge\/@51.3134352,3.1350354,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa7be55fe68d:0x3e32d4762c9a2095!2m2!1d3.13254!2d51.31111!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c4aa6e220a8ccb:0x306b50a896ddedbc!2m2!1d3.142986!2d51.315643!3e0?hl=nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Groenestraat 86 in Blankenberge<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Or, of course, by bike or on foot!<\/h2>\n\n<p>There is more than enough space at the station to safely park your bike.<\/p>\n\n<p>After your walk, simply take the train (or bus) back from Blankenberge to Knokke.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click here for specific information regarding the 50 KM on Saturday. Starting place Maerlant! 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