Ferry Vlissingen - Breskens

Every day the bicycle and passenger ferry shuttles back and forth between Vlissingen and Breskens, straight across the Western Scheldt. It is the ideal way to travel from Walcheren to Zeeuws-Vlaanderen without a car, and a surprisingly enjoyable outing in its own right.

• Fast and comfortable: the modern ferries take you across in about 23 minutes and have room for up to 186 passengers. You sit comfortably inside, but in fine weather you will of course stand out on deck, with views of the passing seagoing ships and the coast of Walcheren and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.
• Who the ferry is for: it is a bicycle and passenger ferry, so pedestrians, cyclists, moped riders, e-bikes, e-scooters and even cargo bikes (up to 90 cm wide) are welcome aboard. Cars and motorcycles cannot come along; for those there is the Westerscheldetunnel.
• All year round: the Westerschelde Ferry sails 365 days a year. In high season there are crossings from early morning until around 22:15, while in low season the service is quieter and the boat sometimes runs just once an hour. You will find the exact departure times and fares on the ferry's website.
• Seamless connections to train and bus: the terminal in Vlissingen sits right next to the NS railway station, so you step straight from the train onto the boat. The crossings are timed to connect with train and bus, and if a train is delayed the ferry will wait as standard until five minutes after the scheduled departure (up to a quarter of an hour for the last boat).
• Free parking: if you do drive to the ferry, you can park free of charge on the sites at both terminals, within walking distance of the landing stage.
• Buying a ticket for less: booking online via the web shop is the cheapest option and, for a small surcharge, lets you reserve a specific crossing, which is no unnecessary luxury in summer. At the ticket office or ticket machine you pay a surcharge per ticket.
• And so onto the beach:
  • In Vlissingen it is about 2.3 km to the town centre, a lovely walk along the Boulevard, or you can take the Zonnetrein or the bus.
  • In Breskens you are just a five-minute walk from the terminal with your feet in the sand, and it is about a kilometre to the lively town centre.
• Ideal for a day trip: cyclists love using the ferry for a round tour of Walcheren and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, and many visitors cross over for the fish restaurants of Breskens or, conversely, the beaches of Walcheren. From Breskens, buses also run on to Cadzand, Sluis and even the Belgian cities of Bruges and Knokke.