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How to reach us
On the campus
As of October 1st, 2021 a new access control and parking system has been introduced at the campus. Details: New Tech Lane parking system.
After entering the campus through the main entrance and passing the access control barriers, go straight on at the roundabout. After 200m, you will pass the VIB-building on the left, immediately turn left after passing this building. Follow the 2-way road to the end and then turn left, you can park your car on the 2nd parking (C2) at your left (parking located between buildings 125 and 131). Our building, the iGent tower, is opposite the parking; CMST is on the 6th floor.
For overflow parkings, please have a look at the site map.
Public transport
There are frequent trains from Brussels airport to Ghent (mostly with a change of trains in Brussels). You can plan your journey on the web site of the Belgian Railway (NMBS). Trains arrive at station 'Gent St Pieters'.
From the station you can travel to the park by public transport (bus, tram or Blue Bike) or by taxi (available at the main exit of the station).
Driving instructions
Instead of using a navigator, you can also get to our facilities using the following simple driving instructions.
If you are coming from:
Kortrijk (or Lille): On highway E17 (Antwerpen/Kortrijk), take exit 8 "De Pinte/Zevergem" and turn right in the direction of "Gent N60". Then skip to "On the N60".
Antwerp: On highway E17 (Antwerpen/Kortrijk), take exit 8 "De Pinte/Zevergem" and turn left in the direction of "Gent N60". Then skip to "On the N60".
Brussels: On highway E40 (Brussel/Oostende), when approaching Ghent, there is a crossing between E17 and E40. Take the direction of E17 (Kortrijk). On highway E17 (Antwerpen/Kortrijk), take exit 8 "De Pinte/Zevergem" and turn left in the direction of "Gent N60". Then skip to "On the N60".
Brugge or Oostende: On highway E40 (Brussel/Oostende), when approaching Ghent, there is a crossing between E17 and E40. Take the direction of E17 (Kortrijk). On highway E17 (Antwerpen/Kortrijk), take exit 8 "De Pinte/Zevergem" and turn left in the direction of "Gent N60". Then skip to "On the N60".
On the N60:
Coming from the exit of the E17, after about 4 km in the direction of "Gent N60" you will encounter a large roundabout with an oblong (oval) shape. The roundabout starts just after the 4th traffic lights. Follow the roundabout and after 180 meters take a right turn onto the "Technologiepark". You are now on the campus.
Maps
- Google map. The red pin indicates our exact location.
- Site map.
Airports
There is no airport in Ghent, but there are airports in four neighbouring cities:
| city | Antwerp | Brussels | Lille (France) | Ostend |
| website | antwerpairport.be | brusselsairport.be | lille.aeroport.fr | ost.aero |
| airline | Cityjet (VLM) | Brussels Airlines + many others | Air France | TUI fly |
- By car from Brussels airport (Zaventem) to Ghent, it takes only 40 minutes under ideal circumstances, but due to the heavy traffic around Brussels, it is safer to plan a journey of 60 up to 90 minutes. By train from Brussels airport: see public transport.
Coming from France, it is often better to fly to Lille airport and rent a car there. From Lille airport to Ghent (Gand) by car takes about 60 minutes. There is a shuttle bus (20 minutes) from the airport to the Lille-Europe train station, where you can take a train to Ghent. See public transport.
The airport of Antwerp is conveniently small but has only a limited number of direct connections. From Antwerp airport to Ghent by car takes about 45 minutes.
The airport of Ostend is small and has only a limited number of connections. From Ostend airport to Ghent by car takes about 45 minutes.
Where to stay?
You'll find a list of hotels and other types of accommodation on the tourist information website of Ghent. There is also a list of excellent Bed&Breakfast facilities. There are no hotels at walking distance from our lab (although there is a luxury B&B at 2 km), so you will need to use a taxi, a rental car or the public transport. The hotel staff can probably help you with the correct bus lines.
Tourist information
Maybe you wonder if it is worthwhile booking a few extra days to visit Ghent. It certainly is! Ghent is a cozy and interesting city with a long history and plenty of sightseeing and shopping opportunities. Ghent is also famous for excellent and good-value dining opportunities and cafés with hundreds of different types of beer. For more tourist information, please refer to the tourist information website of Ghent.
