Comparing the two transit apps to help you pick the right one for Belgium.
| De Lijn | TEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Flanders' official bus and tram app for live stops, disruptions, route planning and digital tickets. | Wallonia's official bus and tram app for route planning, live information and TEC ticket purchase. |
| Essential? | No | No |
| Pro Tip | Install it when using buses in Flanders. Contactless can pay for up to five people, but tap once per person within two minutes and use that same card or device throughout the journey. | Buy and activate the correct TEC ticket before travel, then keep the phone charged. Ordinary bank-card tapping was still a future rollout, not a network-wide payment method, when checked. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend De Lijn for transit in Belgium. Install it when using buses in Flanders. Contactless can pay for up to five people, but tap once per person within two minutes and use that same card or device throughout the journey.
De Lijn is our top recommendation for transit in Belgium. Flanders' official bus and tram app for live stops, disruptions, route planning and digital tickets.
De Lijn vs TEC in Belgium