Train station in Vlissingen:Vlissingen has its own train station: Station Vlissingen is the end of the line and lies by the harbour, next to the Westerschelde Ferry terminal.
To Vlissingen by bike: Yes, and from Belgium the bike is actually a good choice: the Westerschelde Ferry takes you and your bike from Breskens straight to Vlissingen.
Airports near Vlissingen: The nearest airports are Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Antwerp Airport, both about 100 kilometres and 1.5 hours' drive from Vlissingen.
Traffic on the way to Vlissingen: The road to Vlissingen is busiest on summer Saturdays, when many holiday homes and campsites change over, on sunny weekends and around Ascension Day and Whitsun.
Getting around Vlissingen: No, in Vlissingen the station, the centre and the boulevard are all within walking distance, and the bike, bus and ferry are handy for trips.
How do you travel to Vlissingen by public transport?
The train takes you straight to Vlissingen; in town there are city buses and the Flex, and the Westerschelde Ferry sails to Breskens.
Train: the intercity runs direct to Vlissingen station from Rotterdam and Roosendaal, among others; from Belgium you change in Roosendaal.
Line 56: from Vlissingen station through the centre and via Paauwenburg and Koudekerke to Middelburg.
Line 58: from Scheldeplein via the centre, Bossenburgh and West-Souburg to Middelburg. Since May 2026 this line runs once an hour during the day on weekdays, and not after 8 pm or on Sundays.
Flex: when no bus runs, travel with the Flex, an on-demand minibus or car between 6 am and 11 pm at the same fare as the bus. Book at least an hour in advance in the Reizen door Zeeland app or on +31 88 23 58 070.
Westerschelde Ferry: the foot ferry to Breskens leaves next to the station and takes pedestrians and cyclists; the crossing takes about 20 minutes.
From 13 December 2026: EBS will run the buses in Zeeland and line numbers and times may change, so always check your journey on 9292.nl.
Where is the train station in Vlissingen?
Vlissingen has its own train station: Station Vlissingen is the end of the line and lies by the harbour, next to the Westerschelde Ferry terminal.
Trains: the intercity to Amsterdam starts in Vlissingen and runs via Middelburg, Goes, Roosendaal and Rotterdam, among others. From Belgium and Germany you usually change trains in Roosendaal.
Second station: on the north side of town is Station Vlissingen Souburg, handy for Oost-Souburg and West-Souburg.
To the centre: from the station it is about a 20-minute walk to the centre and the boulevard; line 56 runs from the station through the centre. See by public transport.
Changing to the boat: the Westerschelde Ferry to Breskens leaves right next to the station, for pedestrians and cyclists.
Journey planner: current times are on ns.nl and 9292.nl.
How do you get to Vlissingen by car?
Vlissingen lies on the south side of Walcheren at the end of the A58, and is also easy to reach via the N57 along the Delta Works.
From Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam: take the A15 and the N57 across the Haringvlietdam, the Brouwersdam and the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier; after the Veerse Gatdam drive via Middelburg to Vlissingen. The A58 is often just as fast.
From Brabant and Germany: take the A58 past Breda, Bergen op Zoom and Goes to Middelburg; the motorway ends in Vlissingen. From the Ruhr area and Cologne, drive via Venlo and Eindhoven (A67) to the A58.
From Antwerp: take the A12 and A4 to Bergen op Zoom and then the A58.
From Ghent and Bruges: drive through the Westerscheldetunnel (N62), which has been toll free for cars, motorhomes and motorcycles since 30 December 2024. From 11 January 2027 the tunnel can only be used with an exemption for about four months; then drive via Antwerp and the A58 (see werkaandetunnel.nl).
Driving time without traffic: Rotterdam and Antwerp about 1 hour 15 minutes, Ghent about 1 hour, Brussels 1 hour 45 minutes, Amsterdam 2 to 2.5 hours, Cologne and Düsseldorf 3.5 hours.
On arrival: parking in the town centre is paid Monday to Saturday, and around the boulevards also on Sundays from April to October; see parking.
Can you cycle to Vlissingen?
Yes, and from Belgium the bike is actually a good choice: the Westerschelde Ferry takes you and your bike from Breskens straight to Vlissingen.
Westerschelde Ferry: the foot ferry takes pedestrians and cyclists and docks next to the station; the crossing takes about 20 minutes. It is best to buy your ticket online.
From Middelburg: from Middelburg station you can cycle to the centre along the Kanaal door Walcheren in about 25 minutes.
Along the coast: from the boulevard you can cycle through the dunes and woods to Dishoek and Zoutelande.
Bikes on the train: allowed with a bicycle day ticket (dagkaart fiets), except on weekdays during rush hour (6.30 to 9.00 am and 4.00 to 6.30 pm). In July and August bikes are also allowed during rush hour.
The nearest airports are Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Antwerp Airport, both about 100 kilometres and 1.5 hours' drive from Vlissingen.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport: about 100 kilometres; by public transport via Rotterdam Centraal and the intercity to Vlissingen.
Antwerp Airport: about 100 kilometres, a small airport with mainly holiday flights.
Brussels Airport: about 140 kilometres and 2 hours by car; by train via Antwerp and Roosendaal to Vlissingen.
Schiphol (Amsterdam): about 150 kilometres and 2 to 2.5 hours by car; by train you reach Vlissingen in about 2.5 hours.
Eindhoven Airport: about 175 kilometres and 2.5 hours by car via the A58.
When is the road to Vlissingen busy?
The road to Vlissingen is busiest on summer Saturdays, when many holiday homes and campsites change over, on sunny weekends and around Ascension Day and Whitsun.
Changeover day: many accommodations are only ready in the course of Saturday afternoon. Leave early and take a break on the way, for example at the Delta Works or in Middelburg.
Sunny beach days: between about 10 am and 1 pm traffic heads for the coast, and back again in the late afternoon. The car parks near the beach fill up quickly.
Events: during big events such as the Bevrijdingsfestival (Liberation Festival) on 5 May, roads around the boulevard and the centre are closed and parking is difficult, so come by train or bike.
Rush hour: on weekdays the A58 between Vlissingen, Middelburg and Goes is busy in the morning and evening rush hours.
From Belgium in 2027: from 11 January 2027 the Westerscheldetunnel can only be used with an exemption for about four months, so the detour via Antwerp will be busier; see werkaandetunnel.nl (in Dutch).
Live traffic: check the ANWB (in Dutch) before you leave.
Do you need a car in Vlissingen?
No, in Vlissingen the station, the centre and the boulevard are all within walking distance, and the bike, bus and ferry are handy for trips.
Walking: from the Bellamypark and the shopping streets you reach the boulevard and the beach in a few minutes.
