What is the nearest train station in Oostkapelle?
The nearest train station is Middelburg, about 10 kilometres from Oostkapelle.
- 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 Oostkapelle: on weekdays line 52 runs from the bus station next to the train station via Grijpskerke to Oostkapelle; in the evening and at weekends you travel with the Flex. See by public transport.
- By bike: from the station you can cycle to Oostkapelle via Serooskerke in about 40 minutes.
- Journey planner: current times are on ns.nl and 9292.nl.
Display Treinstation MiddelburgHow do you travel to Oostkapelle by public transport?
Take the train to Middelburg and the bus from there to Oostkapelle; line 52 runs on weekdays, and in the evening and at weekends the Flex runs instead.
- Line 52: from Middelburg station via Buttinge and Grijpskerke to Oostkapelle and on to Domburg; the fastest bus connection.
- Times: since May 2026 line 52 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 Oostkapelle by car?
Oostkapelle lies on the north coast of Walcheren and is easy to reach via the N57 along the Delta Works or via the A58 through Brabant and Zeeland.
- 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 you reach Oostkapelle via Vrouwenpolder in a few minutes. This is usually faster than the A58 and you see the Delta Works on the way.
- From Brabant and Germany: take the A58 past Breda, Bergen op Zoom and Goes to Middelburg, then another 10 kilometres or so via Grijpskerke. 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: for a day at the beach there are three large car parks on the edge of the woods; parking is paid seven days a week.
Can you cycle to Oostkapelle?
Yes, from Middelburg station you can cycle to Oostkapelle in about 40 minutes on separate cycle paths.
- Route: follow the cycle junctions (knooppunten) via Serooskerke; from the village you ride through the woods of De Manteling to the beach.
- 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. From Vlissingen it is another 20 kilometres or so via Middelburg.
- From the north: across the Veerse Gatdam and through Vrouwenpolder you can cycle from Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland to Oostkapelle.
- Bike rental: Oostkapelle itself has several bike rental shops.