Wat is het dichtstbijzijnde treinstation naar Zoutelande?
The nearest train station is Middelburg, about 12 kilometres from Zoutelande.
- Station: Station Middelburg, Kanaalweg 22, 4337 PA Middelburg.
- Trains: the intercity between Vlissingen and Amsterdam stops in Middelburg and runs via Roosendaal and Rotterdam, among others. From Belgium and Germany you usually change trains in Roosendaal.
- On to Zoutelande: on weekdays line 53 runs from the bus station next to the train station to Zoutelande; in the evening and at weekends you travel with the Flex. See by public transport.
- By bike: from the station you can cycle to Zoutelande via Koudekerke and Biggekerke in about 45 minutes.
- Journey planner: current times are on ns.nl and 9292.nl.
How do you travel to Zoutelande by public transport?
Take the train to Middelburg and the bus from there to Zoutelande; line 53 runs on weekdays, and in the evening and at weekends the Flex runs instead.
- Line 53: from Middelburg station via Koudekerke, Biggekerke and Meliskerke to Zoutelande, and on via Westkapelle to Domburg.
- Times: since May 2026 line 53 only runs on weekdays, until about 7 pm.
- Evenings and weekends: 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 by phone on +31 88 23 58 070.
- Paying: on the bus you check in and out with your debit or credit card (OVpay). The Flex is paid in advance in the app or by card in the vehicle.
- 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.
How do you get to Zoutelande by car?
Zoutelande lies on the south-west coast of Walcheren and is easy to reach via the A58 through Brabant and Zeeland or 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 Serooskerke and Koudekerke to Zoutelande.
- From Brabant and Germany: take the A58 past Breda, Bergen op Zoom and Goes to Middelburg, then another 12 kilometres or so via Koudekerke. 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 1.5 hours, Brussels 2 hours, Amsterdam 2.5 hours, Cologne and Düsseldorf 3.5 to 4 hours.
- On arrival: parking is paid almost everywhere in Zoutelande; the large car parks are on the edge of the village, close to the dunes.
Can you cycle to Zoutelande?
Yes, from Middelburg station you can cycle to Zoutelande in about 45 minutes on cycle paths.
- Route: follow the cycle junctions (knooppunten) via Koudekerke and Biggekerke; the last stretch crosses the polder to the dunes.
- From Vlissingen: from Vlissingen station you can cycle along the coast via Dishoek to Zoutelande, about 14 kilometres with fine sea views.
- 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.
- From Belgium: take the Westerschelde Ferry from Breskens to Vlissingen, a crossing of about 20 minutes for pedestrians and cyclists. The terminal is next to the station.
- Bike rental: Zoutelande itself has several bike rental shops.