What is the nearest train station in Dishoek?
The nearest train station is Vlissingen, about 7 kilometres from Dishoek; Middelburg station is a little further away.
- 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, Roosendaal and Rotterdam. From Belgium and Germany you usually change trains in Roosendaal.
- On to Dishoek: no regular bus runs all the way to Dishoek. Take the bus to Koudekerke or book the Flex; see by public transport.
- By bike: from Vlissingen station you can cycle along the coast to Dishoek in about half an hour.
- Journey planner: current times are on ns.nl and 9292.nl.
Display Treinstation VlissingenHow do you travel to Dishoek by public transport?
No regular bus runs all the way to Dishoek; take the train to Vlissingen or Middelburg, the bus to Koudekerke and cover the last stretch by Flex, by bike or on foot.
- Line 56: between Middelburg station and Vlissingen station via Koudekerke and the centre of Vlissingen.
- Line 53: from Middelburg station via Koudekerke to Zoutelande and Domburg; since May 2026 only on weekdays, until about 7 pm.
- Last stretch: from Koudekerke to Dishoek it is about 2.5 kilometres, half an hour on foot or ten minutes by bike.
- Flex: the on-demand Flex has stops (hubs) in Dishoek itself and runs daily 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 Dishoek by car?
Dishoek lies on the south coast of Walcheren, between Vlissingen and Zoutelande, and is easy to reach via the A58 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 Middelburg and Koudekerke to Dishoek.
- From Brabant and Germany: take the A58 past Breda, Bergen op Zoom and Goes to Middelburg and Vlissingen, then follow the signs to Koudekerke and Dishoek, another 7 kilometres or so. 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: Dishoek is small and has few parking spaces; parking is paid seven days a week and fills up early on fine days.
Can you cycle to Dishoek?
Yes, from Vlissingen station you can cycle along the coast to Dishoek in about half an hour.
- Route: from the station ride through town to the boulevard and on through the woods behind the dunes, such as the Nollebos, to Dishoek.
- From Middelburg: from Middelburg station it is about 8 kilometres via Koudekerke, just over half an hour by bike.
- 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: in and around Dishoek you will find bike rental and cycle routes.